Support for Young People

Sheffield has many libraries across the city. Children and young people can:

• Read or study in a quiet space
  
  
• Take part in activities and events
  
  
• Borrow books, DVDs, and other resources for free
  
  

Sheffield Children’s University (CU) helps children and young people take part in learning activities outside school.

The CU keeps track of activities and rewards children for their achievements.

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What you can do:

• Visit a local library

• Sign up for a library membership

• Get involved with Children's University

Sheffield Children’s University (CU) encourages young people to take part in fun learning activities in their own time. Children and young people can track and be rewarded for their participation.

Many young people feel anxious or stressed about schoolwork and exams. The Sheffield Directory has self-help tips to manage stress and support wellbeing.

If you are a young person thinking about your future, there are many places to get help.
You can find information about:

• Apprenticeships
  
  
• Training
  
  
• Education options
  
  

You can also get free, confidential careers advice: online, by phone, or through webchat. This can help you decide what is right for you.

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What you can do:

• Find information about apprenticeships, traineeships and supported internships on the Sheffield Directory

• Get free advice from the National Careers Service‍
  
  • Telephone: 0800 100 900 (Mon–Fri 8am–8pm, Sat & bank holidays 10am–5pm)
  • Use their Webchat

• Explore apprenticeships, education and training for work on the government website

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These organisations offer Apprenticeships and support in Sheffield:

• ‍Sheffield City Council

• Sheffield Apprenticeships

• Sheffield College

• Sheffield Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

• Sheffield Hallam University

• AMRC Training

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These organisations provide free career advice and support in Sheffield for young people:

• ‍Sheffield City Council

• Sheffield Futures

• The King's Trust

• ‍National Careers Service

• Sheffield United Community Foundation‍

• Sheffield Wednesday FC Community Programme

There are many organisations in Sheffield that help young people with:

• Education and learning
  
  
• Careers and training
  
  
• Wellbeing and mental health
  
  
• Fun activities and hobbies
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Most of these services are free.

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Young People Services:

• ‍Sheffield Futures – support with careers, employability, wellbeing and free activities.
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• ‍Chilypep (Children and Young People’s Empowerment Project) 
  
  • Telephone: 0114 234 8846
  • Email: [email protected]
• Youth clubs and activities – run by Sheffield City Council’s Community Youth Services (CYS) and Element Society.
  
  • Email: [email protected]‍
• Element Society: projects such as Chill Zone (ages 14–17) and the Holiday Activities and Food programme.
  
  • Telephone: 0114 2999 210  
  • Email: [email protected]
• Children’s Society Advice Hub – advice on jobs, money, domestic abuse, going into care and more.

• Red Cross - Weekly Youth Group for Asylum Seekers and Refugees age 16 - 25.
  
  • To sign up please text your details (Name, DOB, language) to Lisa on 07731523303 (mobile and Whatsapp)
• Door 43 - a Youth Information, Advice, Counselling and Support Service (YIACS) within Sheffield Futures. Door 43 offers support to 13-25 year olds on a range of emotional wellbeing issues.
  
  • Telephone: 0114 201 2800
  • Email: [email protected]