Hi,


Our Care Leavers identified the tick box (and lack of guidance notes) as an issue. We liaised with FBT and they managed to get UCAS to add some additional info. Unfortunately, it seems like all applicants aren't reading them.

I have a lot "Care Leavers" who worked in Care Homes (for the elderly)???

Kindest regards


Roger


Roger Adrien
Aim Higher
Support and Liaison Officer
Looked After Young People
University Of Huddersfield
(01484)  471405

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From: For staff working with care leavers in F and HE [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Sarah Hurrell
Sent: 26 November 2010 11:33
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Subject: Re: Numbers of care leavers in HEI

Hi Kirsteen

My first thought is to contact Preeti Dhillon at the Frank Buttle Trust.
She will be able to give you an average figure based on the HEIs who hold the Quality Mark and have submitted monitoring returns detailing their care population. I've spoken to her and she is expecting your
email: [log in to unmask]

Secondly, I think your query forms part of a wider issue of identification through the UCAS tick box.

I'd be interested in gathering informal evidence through this group from other HEIs who face a similar issue in clarifying their care leaver population and any implications this may have on your staffing time, resources and future availability of bursaries etc. Perhaps the answer could be a clearer statement on the UCAS form? I'd be interested in your thoughts.

Kind regards
Sarah

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Sarah Hurrell
Project Support Officer
Coordinator for the Support of Young Care Leavers

Aimhigher Kent and Medway Partnership
01227 782565
Ext 3867


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From: For staff working with care leavers in F and HE
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Kirsteen Coupar
Sent: 25 November 2010 13:51
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Subject: Numbers of care leavers in HEI

Hi

I was wondering if people would be willing to share some basic
information regarding the number of care leavers they have registered
with them this year.



We have had a big year with over 100 new students indicating they are a
care leaver.  We often find some of these have ticked the box by
accident, so need to do some preliminary work checking this is accurate
and also need to compile numbers on those care leavers who are staying
to continue their studies with us.  I was just interested to get an idea
of how many other care leavers are in HEI.  The case used to be that
less than 1% of care leavers reached higher education.



Kirsteen



Kirsteen Coupar

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