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Young People

Find out what to do, where to go, how to get involved and get advice.

Adventure playgrounds

Information about our five adventure playgrounds where you can play on rope swings and climbing frames and meet other children and young people.

Apprenticeships

Earn money while you learn through our apprenticeship scheme.

Baseline drop-in service

If your aged 16 to 18 (up to 25 with additional needs) and not in employment, education or training (NEET) you can get advise from Baseline.

Insight Lewisham

If you are under the age of 25 and need help or advice with emotional wellbeing, sexual health or substance misuse, you can get confidential support from Insight Lewisham.

Higher education loans

See if you can get financial support with full-time or part-time study.

Holiday activities and food programme

The Government has confirmed that the holiday activities and food programme will continue to be funded by the Department of Education in 2025.

Learning options

Find out about learning options for young people aged 14 to 19.

Sexual health

Your sexual health is important. Find out about sexual health services, get advice on sex, contraception and more.

Staying safe

Information about bullying, knife crime, drugs, relationships and staying safe online.

Supporting our young people

Lewisham is a vibrant and diverse borough, offering many opportunities for young people. While growing up can be an exciting experience, it can also be quite daunting. 

The young mayor

Find out about the young mayor, who represents the borough's young people, and learn about their role.

Young carers

Help for under-18s who look after a family member or close friend.

Youth clubs

Find out about the five youth clubs in the borough that provide activities to entertain, educate and support young people.

Young fathers

Support and advice for young fathers.

Youth offending

Information for parents and carers of young offenders and for victims of crime.
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