For information on how to travel to any of the schools or colleges within Warrington visit the following websites:
Warrington Borough Transport
Arriva
Travel Line
Alternatively you can contact via telephone:
Warrington Borough Transport: 01925 634296
Halton Borough Transport: 0151 423 3333
Travel Line: 0871 200 2233
Bus Pass information:
If you use Warrington Borough Transport services to get around you will be able to buy a Saver pass. The Town Saver costs £6.40 per week or £21 per month whilst the Network Saver costs £8.25 per week or £27.00 per month or £230.00 annually.
Town Savers cover most parts of the Warrington urban area and Network Savers give complete coverage of all bus services - just present a passport sized photograph to the Network Warrington Information Office at Warrington Interchange to receive your membership card and wallet.
Other useful links:
Connexions - Cheshire & Warrington Limited -
Connexions is a free and friendly service for all young people living in Cheshire and Warrington.
We can give you information, advice and practical help with all sorts of things that might be affecting you at school, college, work or in your personal or family life.
If you’re 13-19, and wanting advice on getting to where you want to be in life, we’re here to help.
We help you to make good career choices and succeed in education, employment or training. This helps improve your prospects and chances of a better future and lifestyle.
If more personal issues — such as health, homelessness and relationships — are affecting your choices and progress we can offer help with these by working with other support agencies. These include health and youth services.
We also provide support up to the age of 25 if you have a learning difficulties and/or disabilities.
University and Higher Education Information -
Find out about:
Learner support helpline -
Get in touch with the Learner Support helpline with any questions about:
Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) (this scheme is closed to new applicants from 1 January 2011). It has now been replace with the new 16-18 Bursary Fund.
the Adult Learning Grant (ALG)
Care to Learn
Dance and Drama Awards
the Residential Support Scheme for people studying away from home
Connexions Direct -
Connexions Direct will become part of Directgov (www.direct.gov.uk) from April 2011. Its remit is to offer wider online support for young people, bringing careers, work and learning advice and information together in one place.
Young people will continue to have access to the Connexions Direct helpline to provide up-to-date information on a range of teen issues, particularly careers advice and guidance. From April 2011, there will also be links to the online helpline channels (email, web chat) from Directgov and the helpline continues to be offered by telephone - 080 800 13 2 19 and text message - 07766 4 13 2 19.
Russell Group Guide to post 16 education -
What you decide to study post 16 can have a major impact on what you can study at degree level. Whether or not you have an idea of the subject you want to study at unversity, having the right information now will give you more options when the time comes to make your mind up.
B-live -
Through this site, you can access personalised careers and learning information, use a CV generator, apply for jobs and apprenticeships – all specifically created to help you make informed career decisions and support your transition from education into employment whatever your background.
The Regional Training Prospectus -
This is a good place to get an insight into all the industries out there and the relevant qualifications. We also have lots of cool information in the Your Region section about where you live, like where the best places to work are, who the biggest employers are and which industries are booming? In addition if you register your email address and you will be sent a regular e-newsletter, tailored to the North Wests training, learning and job opportunities.
Family Service Directory -
This on-line directory provides information on a range of services and activities for children and young people aged 0 - 20 years. You will find sections on family support services, leisure activities, school holiday activities, childcare, schools, learning, health, voluntary organisations, helplines, council services and more.