Supporting the Supporters

This annual CPD event is aimed at professionals and supporters of care-experienced young people, including social workers, foster carers, personal advisors, and designated teachers.  Join us to find out information about the support available to young people who are care experienced in the run up to, and whilst at University.

By attending this event, we hope you’ll feel more confident advising the young people you support. Through interactive talks and workshops, you’ll find out about all things Higher Education including the benefits of attending higher education, as well as how to apply and tips for navigating the admissions process. Information will also be provided on the specific support available to care-experienced students, funding that is available and you will have the chance to meet current students who have been through the care system.

Schedule for the day:

There will be an OPTIONAL campus tour from 12:00 – 13:00 (registration for this opens at 11:30) and then the presentation and workshops run from 13:30 – 17:00. There is no cost for attending this event.

11:30 – Campus tour arrival and registration

12:00 – Optional campus tour

12:30 – Arrival if not taking part on the campus tour

13:00 – Lunch

13:30 – Welcome, introductions and event overview

13:40 – Whistle-stop guide to higher education and support available

14:00 – Student finance

14:30 – Care experienced panel session: speakers and Q&A

15:15 – Break

15:30 – Student support chats

16:30 – Plenary, evaluation and close