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Teenagers
Welcome to your area of the Colchester Borough Homes website. We would really welcome your views on both this website and the services we provide. We would especially welcome your views on the things you think we get right and the things we get wrong. Perhaps you have concerns in areas that we don’t talk about, or you have ideas to things we could provide or do.
You can give us your ideas here
You may also want to send us your ideas on how we can be more ‘green’. If you want to send us an idea then please complete this form here
You will also find below some useful links to some websites that may be of interest to you.
Safe Surfing - Advice for Parents
Whilst the internet is a fantastic opportunity to explore, experience and learn about things, similar to most areas of life there are some risks. We would therefore encourage you to download this advice leaflet.
Useful Links
Kidsmart provides information to both children, young people and parents on how to safely surf the internet.
If you want information and advice designed just for you, or just someone to talk to, then Connexions may be for you.
Lifebytes provides advice on various issues relating to teenagers including safety, healthy living, dealing with drugs, relationships and physical activity.
The official BBC website for teenagers.
Sortit is a website for teenagers with visual impairments, providing advice on a wide range of issues.
Young Voice is a registered charity undertaking research with children and young people. We work in partnership with young people to bring you their views, experiences and concerns.
A resource to help you with homework provided by the BBC, including help with revision.
Ask for kids is a fast, easy way to search online. Use whole sentences to ask questions such as "What's it like to live in space?" or "Convert 122 inches into feet".
Child Line's official web site dedicated to helping children, who are being ill-treated, sexually assaulted or bullied.
