Information for those in Care & Care leavers
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The latest NEET newsletters can be found in the employment & training opportunities section or by clicking here to go directly to the folder
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A website dedicated to children in care and care leavers detailing the specific support available for entering Higher Education. This includes information of the different types of financial support offered by some institutions.
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A website dedicated to providing support for young people in care, leaving care or in need of a social worker
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A charity for young people in care and young care leavers
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Hampshire County Council’s offer for Children in Care
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Hampshire County Council’s Technical Construction Skills programme offers free training and opportunities for the unemployed (including students but you must be available on the course dates). Please note you must be aged 18+
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Take a step towards your future with our flexible employment support. For 18+ who are currently unemployed. The course includes 121 employment support and if appropriate ESOL/ English & Maths.
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Amazing apprenticeships: "This guide for young people contains concise and clear information about apprenticeships and what help is available for those care experienced people who are considering an apprenticeship, including financial assistance."
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The Care Leaver Covenant is a national inclusion programme that supports care leavers aged 16-25 to live independently.
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The First Star Scholars (FSS) programme is designed to support young people academically, personally, and socially throughout GCSE’s and A-Levels (or equivalent) in order that they can get the grades needed to enter higher education and go on to obtain a good degree. The programme is flexible and can support students who wish to go on to study any university course, or those who wish to gain employment.
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If you are in care, or have experience of being in care in the past, there's lots of support available in higher education to help you with finance, accommodation, and settling in.
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Information on support for care leavers & care experienced young people interested in Russell Group Universities
LSE (London School of Economics and Political Science)
Queen Mary University of London