Today signals the start of Mental Health Week.
Conditions of which have grown dramatically in the last 10 years (a study found between 1996 and 2006)

Sir David Attenborough turns 93 years old today.

The man that said he’d only started making programmes as he enjoyed observing nature, who met with -then President- Obama back in 2015 to discuss the challenge of climate change. Has authored documentaries that showcase the natural world in the hope that it’ll inspire society to take steps to preserve its natural beauty.

We look back at his great achievements and the impact he has had on what we know about our planet and how we view nature.

Exams. A small word with a lot of weight added to it.

Stress around exams is perfectly normal but don't let it take over. And do not be convinced that good exam results are essential to a great career. 

Throughout mandatory schooling, it is drummed into us that the only way forward is to pass exams, finish school and progress into further education, i.e. A Levels and University. Getting a job straight after school is frowned upon as mediocre.

 But, as recent statistics show that many graduates are in fact, over-educated for the jobs they have ended up in, post university, do we honestly not have an alternative -perhaps better option- than A Level -> University?  

Yes, you do.

“I was lost and without much support before being referred to Realise Futures.”

 As much as people are quick to complain about social media’s effect on their children, partners, themselves, it has become an everyday part of our lives. There are now thousands -if not millions- of ‘influencers’ making a living -and a considerable one at that- out of their presence on social media.

With the dreaded GCSE exams fast approaching next month, it’s important to find a revision technique that works for you. Don’t worry if you haven’t started yet – we’ve got your back!

Do you feel disengaged at school? There were 808,000 young people (aged 16 to 24 years) in the UK who were not in education, employment or training (NEET) in January to March 2018. Majority of these young people are not facing complex barriers to learning– they’ve simply become disengaged.

Robert came to Opportunity Suffolk, having ‘lost all hope’ and being out of work for over four years. 

"Once I had someone to talk to, it made me realise I could do things”