Other Help

Other kinds of help which can provide you with advice and guidance.

Young People’s Support Services (YPSS)

Young People’s Support Services is a service for young people in North East Lincolnshire offering advice on:

  • planning your future.
  • thinking about what you want to do when you leave school.
  • thinking about any extra help you might need.

We can:

  • give information and support with looking at college, work or training.
  • help you contact other services that may be able to support you on areas such as health, finance, transport and housing.

From year 9 onwards your YPSS Careers Adviser will attend the review of your Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and arrange to talk to you about your ideas, interests and future plans.

To contact YPSS call 01472 326294 – choosing option 1 or email YPSS.MIS@nelincs.gov.uk

Lincs2

Lincs2 is an online prospectus that provides details of the qualifications, courses, training providers and placement opportunities in North East Lincolnshire.

It is for anyone who wants to study or train in North East Lincolnshire either full time or part time. Find a list of courses. upcoming events and daily jobs on Lincs2 your local online careers gateway.

Visit www.lincs2.co.uk for more information.

Preparing for Adulthood

Preparing for Adulthood is something that everyone does, whether they realise it or not. It is about growing up and becoming more independent.

Extra support is often offered to young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to help you get ready for becoming an adult.

If you have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) you will have a ‘Preparing for Adulthood’ meeting in Year 9 and these will continue to be a part of your EHCP annual reviews.

Preparing for Adulthood meetings are an opportunity for you to talk about your future with the people who support you. You might talk about:

Visit our Preparing for Adulthood section for more information.