Young people in Norfolk and Waveney are supported to stay in education or training until they are 18 years old. This means that education and training is free for 16 to 19-year-olds.
When you leave school at age 16, you can get help to do one of the following:
If you are a young person with Special Educational Needs and Disability aged 16 to 25, you can get extra support to help with your learning. You will not have to pay for this extra support.
Talk to your college or training provider about any special educational needs and disabilities you have.
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You can talk to your parents or carers, or a trusted adult within your school or setting, or any trusted friend.
If you live in Norfolk:
If you're 11-19 you can text ChatHealth on 07480 635060 for anonymous and confidential advice from a health professional. ChatHealth is available Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.
You can also contact the Norfolk Healthy Child Programme by calling Just One Number on 0300 300 0123. Our opening hours are 8am-6pm Monday-Friday (excluding bank holidays) and 9am-1pm on Saturdays.
If you live in Waveney:
You can call the Suffolk School Nursing service on 0345 607 8866 or email childrenshealth@suffolk.gov.uk.
Family Hubs bring together a range of existing services, so you are able to access the advice and support you need, when you need it. They are for families with babies, children and young people from conception until they reach the age of 19, or up to 25 for young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Norfolk SEND Local Offer provide information and advice on services for young people with additional needs in Norfolk.
Suffolk SEND Local Offer provide information and advice on services for young people with additional needs in Waveney including a transition guide to advise on options post 16 yrs old.
Working Well Norfolk helps people 18+ years old living in Norfolk with long-term health conditions to start work and stay in work with advice and links to local employers.
Norfolk Employment Service (ASSD) support over 18s with a disability, mental health needs, an Autism spectrum disorder or a long-term health condition to find work.
Norfolk & Waveney MIND Routes Inclusive Employment Service support young people aged 18+ with serious mental health conditions to get back into work, and build confidence.
Ambitious About Autism is a national charity aimed at supporting autistic children and young people in the UK.
Kooth offers online counselling, advice and emotional well-being support for anyone aged 11-19, seven days a week until 10pm.
A toolkit to support autistic young people into their first experiences of employment, further education or training.
If you are a person with a learning disability looking for work, we can help.
This page tells you about the support available to help you find work. It also includes important things to know about such as your rights as a disabled person at work.
There are courses in Norfolk & Waveney for students with additional needs or SEND.
Employers must do all they reasonably can to support disabled employees, workers and anyone applying for a job and protect them from discrimination or being treated badly. This means that by law, employers must support disabled people in all areas of work. They must support you by making your workplace accessible and giving you the tools you need to do your job. This includes things like, 
