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Supporting care-experienced students over the summer
It is important to support care-experienced young people during the summer holiday as it is a long period of time when they may lack their usual routine or support and, as a result, may feel more alone.
We suggest six ways to offer support, from signposting to relevant information to considering the language you use. |
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Free webinars to support care-experienced young people
The University of York’s Access and Outreach Team is running a series of four free webinars throughout October, aimed at professionals and supporters of care-experienced and estranged young people. This includes personal advisors and foster carers.
The topics being covered are: Why university?; Being care-experienced at university; Applying to university; and Navigating student finance. |
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John Lewis launches virtual work experience
John Lewis Partnership (JLP) has developed a virtual work experience programme for individuals aged between 14-25.
The programme consists of four modules covering a variety of topics such as product buying and sustainability. The modules introduce participants to employees who can guide participants through a successful career journey at JLP. |
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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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Definitions of care-experience
Our 13 HE partners committed to a shared definition of care-experienced in November 2023. This allows students to feel confident they will be eligible for support at any of our partners.
In order to really understand how important the definition can be, we look at some of the challenges faced in relation to the variety of definitions of care-experienced or care-leaver. |
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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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UniTaster Days Webinar: A guide to studying Forensic Anthropology at University
When: Available to watch now
Where: Online
Unlock the secrets of Forensic Anthropology with this comprehensive guide. Learn what to expect, get application tips, and explore career opportunities. Featuring insights from the University of Bradford.
Topics covered include why your young person should consider studying Forensic Anthropology, and what career someone with a Forensic Anthropology degree can go on to do. |
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Open day
When: Saturday, 28 September between 9.30am-3pm
Where: University of Huddersfield
There is lots of information about the University on its website, but the Open Day is a great way to get a feel for what studying there is really like. Attendees will get the chance to talk to staff and current students, look at the facilities, and see the place in action.
Additional support for care experienced students is on offer. To find out more, contact Ruth Cohen on r.cohen@hud.ac.uk |
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Who is Jacqui Smith?
A profile on Jacqui Smith, the new Minister of State at the Department for Education.
The former Home Secretary brings experience to her role: the experience of running a large department, of taking legislation through parliament, of taking and implementing unpopular decisions, and dealing with a hostile press. |
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Gordon Brown calls on ministers not to scrap T-level qualification
In the forward to a new report, Gordon Brown has called on the new government to retain T-Levels, which Rishi Sunak had promised to ditch.
He argues that they are “one of the few genuinely successful new ideas and initiatives of the last decade” and that scrapping them would be “calamitous and costly”. Labour previously said it would review them after taking office. |
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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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