Young Croydon directory

Are you aged 16 to 18 and just received your exam results? 

Read our exam results guide for information and advice on your next steps, and how to reach your career goals.

Find the right support

Find information and support in the Young Croydon directory, including:

  • apprenticeships
  • business start-ups
  • careers information and advice
  • courses and workshops
  • mentoring
  • traineeships
  • volunteering
  • work experience and internships

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Contact us

If you would like to discuss information about education, training or getting a job, please contact us. You can also let us know if a service is no longer valid or missing from our directory.

Email: Post16@croydon.gov.uk

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Be Inspired

At Be Inspired, we specialise in supporting young people affected by serious youth violence (SYV) and criminal exploitation (CE). 

With the rise in SYV, it is more crucial than ever to provide immediate and effective interventions to tackle these urgent challenges. Our holistic approach integrates high-risk mentoring, community engagement, and therapeutic services to address the complex needs of at-risk youth. All our services are free for young people and accessible across various boroughs in London.” 

BEATRICE AVENUE, Norbury Park Pavilion Norbury Park Pavilion, Croydon, SW16 4UW.

02087266900

Croydon Adult Learning and Training (CALAT)

CALAT offers courses working alongside local communities and employers. You can study:

  • arts and crafts
  • business
  • childcare
  • computing
  • English
  • maths

Katharine Street, London, CR0 1NX.

020 8726 7777

Job Centre Plus (JCP)

The aim of Jobcentre Plus is to help people find employment in the UK.

If you are registered with Job Centre Plus (JCP), your will get the support of a Work Coach who will let you know which benefits you are entitled to.  They will also help you find a job and with training.

8 Mint Walk, Croydon, CR0 1EA.

08001 690 190

Learn Direct

The Learn Direct website provides information on courses, including Maths, English and IT online.
 

You can speak to a course advisor by calling 01202 006 464.
 

Legacy Youth Zone

Legacy is a multi-purpose facility where young people in Croydon have the opportunity to discover their full potential. For £5 annual membership and 50p per visit young people can: 

  • enjoy a safe space to hang out and make new friends
  • raise their aspirations and confidence 
  • get support in finding out what they want to pursue in life
  • have new experiences and opportunities

There are three clubs young people can join:

Whitehorse Road 125, London, CR0 2LG.

020 3976 9990

London Learning Consortium

London Learning Consortium (LLC)
LLC offers programmes for young people aged 16-24 including tailored provision for those who are not in education or employment, and/or have an additional support need, to help them meet their individual goals and navigate successfully through their Early Career Journey.


Programmes include:
 

Get Ahead Early Careers Programme comprising of:

Weatherill House Business Centre, New South Quarter, Croydon, CR0 4WF.

020 8774 4040

Not Going to Uni

Not Going to Uni gives you lots of ideas about what you can do if you are not going to study at university.

The website includes blogs, case studies plus the chance to search for career opportunities.

Palace for Life Foundation

Palace for Life Foundation is the official charity of Crystal Palace FC.

It aims to give young people the skills they need to start thinking about their future careers. Palace for Life Foundation offers a wide variety of activities including:

Sports sessions: football sessions, disability sport, women and girls football.

Wellbeing support: assemblies and workshops, and wellbeing support.

Selhurst Park, London, se25 6pu.

020 8768 6047

Play Place Innov8

Play Place Innov8 is a community interest company providing a range of activities for children, young people and communities.

Their services include:

  • 40 weekly children and youth clubs/activities
  • music studio
  • consultation activities
  • roadshows and creche events
  • auto bike scheme
  • 4 community hubs
  • holiday schemes
  • volunteer training
  • a full social media programme

Woodside Baptist Church, Spring Lane, London, SE25 4SP.

01689 867 366

Reaching Higher

Reaching Higher is a youth charity with Christian ethos. Our mission is to empower young people to become leaders of their own lives through schools, communities, and homes.

Reaching Higher has always been about serving young people ages 10 - 18 (year 6 - 11) in their local community. We create a coaching environment where young people can engage in a wide range of activities used to build their self-esteem and develop problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and leadership.

The services we provide are:

Selhurst Road, London, SE25 6XU.

020 8945 5560