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An interview with NCS team leader, Uzair

Selfie king, mentor, encourager, and bringer of all the vibes. Uzair is a legendary team leader on our away from home experiences, and this is why he loves doing what he does so much…
 

Read time: 7 minutes 

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Your POV: What’s missing from sex ed?

We asked, you answered! Here’s the low down of everything you think is missing from Sex Ed; wherever you’re being taught about it. From the emotional side of sex to same sex relationships, you had a lot of opinions! Check out the top answers here…

Read time: 7 minutes

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So, you think you know STIs?

This Sexual Health Week, we’ve hooked up with Brook, the UK’s leading sexual health and wellbeing charity for under 25s, to chat all things STIs. What they are, how they happen and why getting tested is essential (and not embarrassing). Get the lowdown now…

Read time: 5 minutes

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How NCS helped Summer overcome her shyness

Before going on her NCS experience, Summer felt very shy talking to people. Little did she know just how much confidence she’d build, and how important her voice is. Here’s her story…

Read time: 5 minutes

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Ivy’s review: How NCS gave me more confidence

Before her Live It experience Ivy didn’t have the confidence to talk to new people and make friends. Cut to: going on NCS and dancing at silent discos, singing round a campfire and taking a leap of faith with a brand new group of friends for life!

Read time: 3 minutes

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How NCS helped Kai turn his life around

When Kai left school with no GCSEs, he wasn’t sure what the next step would be. Can you get jobs with no GCSEs? What options are there? For Kai, it was going on an NCS experience that changed everything for the better. This is his story…
 

Read time: 5 minutes

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Your guide to GCSE results day

GCSE results day giving you a stomach full of butterflies? Worried about what it might mean for your future? Take a breather and have a read so you can be as prepped as possible for the big day…and beyond!

Read time: 6 minutes

HOW MY GCSE RESULTS DAY WENT

How my GCSE results day went

Got GCSE results day anxiety? Feel a bit nervous about the big day? Not sure what to expect? Check out stories and advice from young people who have already been through it and get ready for your results!

Read time: 5 minutes

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Away from home: Jemimah’s NCS diary

Going on an away from home experience and not sure what to expect? From accommodation to activities to food, Jemimah’s got it all down! Here’s her daily diary from her recent Live It experience…

Read time: 5 minutes