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Care to Go Higher training delivered to virtual school staff
We recently partnered with Wakefield Virtual School to deliver bespoke training to virtual school staff and designated teachers.
The training session was adapted from our Care to Go Higher programme, which is aimed at the key influencers of care-experienced young people.
The session was framed within the local context. Statistics and information about care-experienced students highlighted the low progression to HE in the area when compared to other parts of the UK. |
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Reflecting and collaborating at collaborative teachers’ and advisers’ conference
The diversity of HE across the region was recently showcased at a conference we organised with our 13 member institutions.
The event, which was held at the University of Huddersfield, was aimed at individuals who support young people to make informed choices about HE.
It included a number of break-out sessions that focused on a particular under-represented group. Among these was a session that looked at support offered to care-experienced individuals from HE providers. |
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Estranged students added to NNECL Quality Mark guidance
Guidance for the NNECL Quality Mark is being adapted to include students who are estranged.
These students have always been a part of the Quality Mark narrative, but the move is being made to ensure the work the Stand Alone charity has achieved is not lost.
People can expect to see more resources being added to NNECL's website, articles relating to students who are estranged in its newsletters, and topics relating to the support of these students included in its webinar series. |
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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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Care to Go Higher: Five years of innovative training
We look at how our Care to Go Higher CPD programme has developed and adapted to the needs of its participants over the last five years.
The free training has been delivered to bespoke groups of participants and has engaged a wide variety of guest speakers, include representatives from John Lewis.
Registration is now open for its next cohort. |
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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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Be Curious festival
When: Saturday, 18 May between 10am-4pm
Where: University of Leeds
This annual free festival is a chance to get inspired with interactive activities. You can make a jellyfish from recycled materials; go on a virtual reality tour to find out how medicines work; or find clues across campus as part of Great Big Dialect Trail. This year, there is a quiet hour from 10-11am (booking required) for those who prefer a quieter environment. In addition, Leeds Youth Council will showcase research topics that matter to the youth council and children. |
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Open evening: health and social care
When: Thursday, 27 June between 5-7pm
Where: Bradford College
If your young person is considering joining the health and social care sector and would like to know how to get started on their career journey, this evening is an opportunity to talk to local employers and find out what courses are available at Bradford College. There will be informative sessions and interactive workshops from teaching teams across health and social care, and the chance to meet local employers to find out the skills needed and the opportunities available. |
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Students at risk of dropping out of HE due to worsening finances
According to a new survey, a third of UK students said they are at risk of dropping out of HE due to worsening finances. Over 2,000 students were polled in February and 58% of the respondents said their financial situation has worsened over the past year. As the cost-of-living crisis continues to hit students hard – with those from widening access backgrounds being disproportionately affected – there is an urgent need to identify how the HE sector can further alleviate students’ burdens. |
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Why a fresh approach is needed for university drop out rates
Mature students, male students, Black students, students previously entitled to Free School Meals and disabled students are particularly at risk of dropping out of higher education, according to a report published by the Higher Education Policy Institute. The report analyses the causes of students dropping out and explores the measures that can help reduce non-continuation. Suggestions include providing better information for applicants and making greater use of staging qualifications. |
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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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