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 | CPD increases participant understanding of care-experienced young people
People who attended the latest iteration of our Care to Go Higher CPD for key influencers of care-experienced young people increased their knowledge by 48% across six key metrics.
Further information about the programme – including feedback, programme improvements, and future plans for 2023-24 – can be read in our newly published evaluation report. | | Read more |
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 | Sasha’s care leaver story
Find out more about the HE journey of Sasha, a care-experienced student who is studying BA (hons) Criminology and Criminal Behaviour at the University of Bradford.
Topics covered include the support Sasha received from academic staff, her experience of studying at university, support available for care-experienced students, and her favourite thing about studying at Bradford. | | Read more |
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 | University of Bradford named eighth for social inclusion
The University of Bradford, one of our 13 member institutions, has been ranked eighth in the UK for social inclusion in the latest Times/Sunday Times University Rankings 2024.
Bradford is also among the top 10 most successful at narrowing the black awarding gap and is placed third for first generation students, with two thirds of entrants being the first in their family to go to university. | | Read more |
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Learn from Care to Go Higher | We have been running our innovative Care to Go Higher CPD programme for the key influencers of care-experienced young people since 2019. In this series of articles, we share some of the information from it that focuses on educational support. |
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Barriers to HE for care-experienced students
Previous blogs in this series have looked in-depth at some of the barriers to HE that care-experienced students may face. This month we look at some more challenges they may face. Many of them overlap with each other but they can all be factors in reduced progression to HE.
Understanding where there may be a lack of support can help address the gaps. |
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Upcoming CPD opportunities |
Many care-experienced students also have additional support needs, such as a disability or being from a minority ethnicity. These free sessions provide a broader understanding of these lived experiences and ways in which to engage with young people. |
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Self-paced learning
We offer a range of opportunities to upskill and build confidence for individuals who support young people with their educational progression.
Our opportunities align with the academic year, covering topics such as preparing students for admissions interviews, equipping them with current knowledge on apprenticeships, clearing and student finance.
We also offer sessions that focus on personal and professional development, such as mentoring skills and presentation skills. | | Register |
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Upcoming Higher Education (HE) events HE events can help young people to plan the next steps on their educational journey. They offer an opportunity to visit campuses, talk to staff and current students, and learn more about what courses are available. They are free, with in-person as well as online options usually available. |
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 | University Centre Leeds Open Event
When: Wednesday, 15 November, between 4-6pm Where: Online Your young person will have the opportunity to attend live video chat sessions with University Centre Leeds’ subject teams and student support teams.
They will also be able to discover why it has been rated as having the highest student satisfaction in Leeds* (*NSS 2023). | | Book a place |
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 | University of Bradford Open Day
When: Saturday, 18 November Where: University of Bradford
Help your young person to discover what it is like to study at the University of Bradford.
They can find out more about the subjects they are interested in; finance and funding; accommodation; and support available to them.
They will also have the opportunity to ask their own questions. | | Book a place |
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 | Mid Yorkshire Adult Nursing Open Day
When: Wednesday, 18 October Where: University of Bradford Is your young person interested in nursing? If so they might benefit from attending this open day to find out more about BSc Nursing (Adult) – Mid Yorkshire Hospitals programme (starting in April 2024). | | Book a place |
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 | Calderdale College Open Event
When: Thursday, 26 October between 4.30-7pm Where: Calderdale College
Your young person can visit the College's fantastic facilities; meet its tutors and current speakers; find out more about T-Levels; and experience classroom demonstrations. | | Book a place |
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Young aspiring artists design John Lewis Partnership's Made with Care collection
The John Lewis Partnership has unveiled the first design for a new lifestyle brand that will be curated with designers and creators who have grown up in the care system - Made With Care.
The new brand marks the start of a new design focused collaboration created by people who have had experience of the care system.
The first product is designed by Michael Archibald, who worked with the John Lewis in-house design team and its creative partners Saatchi & Saatchi to create a design for a sustainable tote bag. | | Read more |
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Care-experienced man prepares for job in care industry after graduating
A 22-year-old man who spent three years in a care unit after 'misbehaving' at school has graduated from UHI Moray.
On leaving care he decided to make up for some of his missed years of education and applied to study a Level 5 in Social Services, then progressed through Level 6 and graduated with a HNC.
He has already found employment and, taking him full cycle, he is now working in the care industry himself for Cornerstone. | | Read more |
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Support offered to care-experienced young people by our members |
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Our spotlight features highlight what support most of our 13 member institutions offer to care-experienced young people. They detail care leaver contacts, financial support, and bespoke campus tours among other things.
Each 'what support we offer' feature is regularly updated to ensure that content is up to date, which makes them a valuable resource when guiding your young people through their HE journey. |
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Useful GHWY resources Take a look at some of our free resources, which can be used to support care-experienced and estanged young people to make informed decisions about their future.
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 | Collaborative Care Leaver Covenant
Our collaborative Care Leaver Covenant includes information about what our 13 members offer to care leavers, along with useful tips and links.
It is reviewed every year to ensure that its information is kept relevant, with addtional details being available online. | | Download |
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 | Resource pack for professionals and carers
Our free resources pack is designed to help you support care-experienced young people to make informed choices about their educational future. It will encourage you reflect on your own role as someone with influence and provide tips and activities to get the conversation going with young people.
Email us at GHWY@leeds.ac.uk to receive a copy of the pack. |
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 | Collaborative Stand Alone Pledge
Our collaborative Stand Alone Pledge includes information about what our 13 members offer to estranged young people, along with useful tips and links. Additional information is available on our website that includes further support details. | | Download |
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 | Resources bank
Our resource bank holds a wide range of free and informative materials for various audiences to access. There includes sections on wellbeing in education, employability essentials, online taster days, and useful links. | | View |
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Go Higher West Yorkshire: reducing inequalities in access to, success in and progression from Higher Education. |
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