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GHWY runs social media campaign for Care Experienced History Month
Authors who have experience of care are being celebrated by us as part of a social media campaign to mark CEHM.
The aim of the campaign is to raise awareness of different types of care and to spotlight individuals with care experience, including Sherlock Holmes author Arthur Conan Doyle
Many care-experienced young people feel alone and think their care background is something to hide. By highlighting role models, we hope that people will realise they are not the first/only ones who have been in care. |
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Reflecting on Stand Alone’s legacy conference
We reflect on Stand Alone’s Pass the Baton online conference, which considered the legacy of the national estrangement charity after it announced it was to close.
The presentations highlighted, among other things, the importance of using inclusive language and the need for more work to address the cliff edge that many estranged students face post-graduation.
It was clear from the Conference that the momentum that Stand Alone helped to build will not be lost, with organisations making Legacy pledges to continue their work to improve outcomes for estranged students. |
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John Lewis employability scheme highlighted during Care to Go Higher training
Representatives from John Lewis were guest speakers during the latest iteration of our Care to Go Higher CPD programme. They talked about the department store’s employability scheme for care-experienced individuals as part of the online training.
They were joined by a variety of other guests during the delivery of Care to Go Higher, which gives the key influencers of care-experienced young people the tools they need to support informed decision making in relation to HE. |
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Become runs drop-in General Election sessions
With the General Election expected to happen this year, and the real need for young people to actively engage in politics, Become is holding drop-in sessions for care-experienced young people to talk about the upcoming General Election and how we can keep care, children in care and care leavers on the agenda for all politicians.
The sessions are open to young people (up to the age of 27) curious about or interested in politics, how it relates to the care system, or who want to know more about the election and voting. |
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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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Considering HE support needs for care-experienced students
One of the main considerations for care-experienced students who are looking into HE is the amount of support available from the providers.
Individuals can find out more about available support by contacting the dedicated care-leaver contact at their chosen HE provider. These can direct the young people to available support, which might include bursaries, counselling, mindfulness courses or academic support. |
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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. |
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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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Open day
When: Thursday, 9 May from 5-7pm
Where: Bradford College
This is a chance for your young person to explore the College, get involved in practical tasks and challenges set by its tutors, and take a look where they could be studying in September.
Based in the centre of Bradford and shared across six campuses, its facilities are tailored towards the students' learning experience and career journey. |
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Open day
When: Saturday, 6 July
Where: Leeds Trinity University (Horsforth campus)
Your young person will have the opportunity to find out about student life at Leeds Trinity University. They will be able to discover everything they need to know about the subjects they are interested in, learn about the ways the University will prepare them to launch their career, and find out about the range of personal support it offers students. |
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How should undergraduate degrees be funded?
Fully understanding the fee and repayment model of doing an undergraduate degree in England is making even committed students reconsider applying to university, according to new data.
19% of applicants surveyed said the current funding model would affect their choice of university, with respondents citing factors like the cost of living and the wariness of building up debt. |
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Creative arts courses at English universities face funding cuts
Ministers will cut funding for performing and creative arts courses at English universities next year. The cuts were outlined in guidance to the universities regulator. It will also reduce funding for Uni-Connect, which runs programmes to widen access to higher education for those from disadvantaged backgrounds, to £20m - a third of its 2020-21 budget. Universities UK called the news 'very disappointing'.
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Go Higher West Yorkshire: reducing inequalities in access to, success in and progression from Higher Education.
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