Definitions for "Connexions"
Advisers offering a range of guidance and support to 13 to 19 year olds – particularly focusing on those experiencing social exclusion.
The new careers service
DfEE initiative providing support for young people, being phased in from April 2001. Its aim is to help teenagers to benefit fully from formal and informal learning. It takes over the role formerly played by the Careers Service. The approximate Welsh equivalent is Careers Wales.
Connexions (http://cnx.org cnx.org) is a global repository of educational content that can be adapted and updated by new authors. The whole collection is freely available and students and learners can explore all the content.