Support for care- experienced students at UK universities and colleges
It’s best to contact the college or university you are interested in if you have any queries about the support and funding they offer to care-experienced students, so that they can provide you with up-to-date information. To find out the best point of contact for care leavers for most of the UK colleges and universities […]
Housing Support for Care Leavers
Shelter England offers housing support for care leavers. Click below to find out more information and advice on what care leavers can access in terms of housing support and help.
Care leavers apprenticeship bursary
The bursary is for eligible apprentices who are in care or are care leavers. It will help remove financial barriers to accessing and completing apprenticeships. The bursary is separate to the additional funding that employers and training providers can receive to support care leaver apprentices. Click on the find out more link to access more […]
Housing support for care leavers
Shelter England offers housing support for care leavers. Click here to find out more information and advice on what care leavers can access in terms of housing support and help.
What is Contextualised Admissions?
Unis know that grades can be influenced by a range of factors, so to make the processes fairer, some unis offer something called contextual admissions. This is where the university considers any barriers you may face, and will either reduce their grade requirements or give extra consideration when deciding whether to give you an offer. […]
Young Carers Help & Advice
CarersUK is a charity which supports carers of all ages. This can be from practical support to help understanding which benefits you are entitled to. Their website has lots of great resources to support you or anyone you know who is a carer.
UCAS Support for Applicants Who Are Care Experienced
If you’re a care leaver or looked after child applying to higher education, there’s support available to help you with finance, settling in, and accommodation. The UCAS website has tips for making the application process easier, as well as links to other organisations like ‘Who Cares?’ who can offer extra help.
Families Affected by Imprisonment
Families Outside is an organisation that gives advice and guidance for families affected by loved ones who are in prison. For more information check out their website.
What Does Care-Experienced Mean?
The term “Care-Experienced” can be difficult to understand as there are several different experiences of care. “Care-Experienced” refers to anyone who has been, or is currently in care. This care may have been provided in many different settings, such as: Adoption – the legal process of someone else becoming your parents. Kinship care – living […]