Information for children and young people
Here you will find details of your rights, the services you are entitled to as well as guidance, advice and other websites especially developed for children and young people.
Know Your Rights
The Convention on the Rights of the Child explains who children are, all their rights, and the responsibilities of governments.
Just Youth
Supporting young people in Sandwell to be the best they can be, by ensuring they have the best start at home, school, work and life.
Family Information Service
Sandwell Family Information Service offers free, impartial information to families with children aged 0 to 19 years (or up to 25 years with a special educational need or disability), young people and professionals.
Shape Sandwell
The SHAPE Programme organises events and opportunities throughout the year for children and young people to engage in positive activities.
Childline
Childline is yours – a free, private and confidential service where you can talk about anything. We’re here for you online, on the phone, anytime.
SCVO
Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a charitable organisation based in Sandwell which supports Sandwell’s Voluntary and Community Sector, comprised of voluntary-run community groups, charities, not-for-profit businesses, faith communities and social enterprises.
National Youth Agency
NYA is the national body for youth work, and the Professional Statutory Regulatory Body (PSRB) for youth work in England.
British Youth Council
The British Youth Council empower young people aged 25 and under to influence and inform the decisions that affect their lives.
Connexions
Connexions Sandwell provides careers guidance in line with statutory requirements to young people who live or are educated in the Sandwell area.
SMBC Education Support
Information about school admissions, term times, adult learning, school meals and teaching to name a few.
FRANK
The service offers honest information about drugs.
Cranstoun
Cranstoun provides services for adults and young people facing difficulties with alcohol and other drugs, domestic abuse, housing and criminal justice.
Go Play Sandwell
Our child-friendly approach has the potential to unite a range of progressive agendas including health and wellbeing, school readiness, sustainability, resilience and safety and act as a catalyst for urban regeneration and innovation ensuring children have a playful childhood in Sandwell.
Visit Sandwell
On this site you can explore things to see and do in Sandwell, discover unexpected hidden gems, browse what’s on in each of our Towns and join in with our colourful and diverse calendar of festivals and events.
Sandwell Leisure Trust
Sandwell Leisure Trust (SLT) maintains nine affordable leisure centres for an annual fee from Sandwell Metropolitan Borough council. It is both an independent company limited by guarantee and a registered charity.
Transport West Midlands
Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) is part of the West Midlands Combined Authority. We work with bus and train operators to make sure that public transport is: safe, reliable, affordable and accessible for everyone
Healthy Sandwell
Healthy Sandwell is part of Sandwell Council’s Public Health team. The team charges a range of services to support local people to make positive lifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking or losing weight.
Young Minds
We want to see a world where no young person feels alone with their mental health, and all young people get the mental health support they need, when they need it, no matter what.
DECCA
The DECCA (Drug Education, Counselling and Confidential Advice) Team are Sandwell’s young people’s alcohol, drug and tobacco advice service.
Brook Advisory
Being a young person can be tough. Through our innovative clinical services, digital support, tailored counselling and inspiring relationships and sex education, young people are able to take charge of their sexual health and wellbeing.