GHWY Beyond Care Network No.8: Care Day resources

Welcome to February's edition of Go Higher West Yorkshire's Care to Go Higher Newsletter. We aim to connect those working with care experienced young people across the region to Higher Education (HE) through regular monthly news, events and updates.

The seventh annual Care Day, which celebrates the successes and achievements of children and young people with experience of care, will be held this Friday (18 February). This year's theme is: "It takes a village to raise a child." In advance of this we have produced a series of videos that highlight some of the support that is available across our 13 member institutions.

As always, we're looking for news stories, resources or upcoming events to promote. If you have anything to share from your institution then please g et in touch .

News

Care Day resources
As part of #CareDay22 celebrations we have created a series of videos and a one-page resource that highlights the support our members offer to care experienced young people.

We will be sharing these on Twitter (@GoHigherWY) and Instagram (uniconnect_ghwy) throughout Friday, 18 February. Please do like and share the content!
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New Care to Go Higher Delivery Officer welcomed

We are pleased to welcome Dominic House as our new Care to Go Higher Delivery Officer. He is currently scheduling dates for our next CPD programme, which will be announced soon.

He has previously worked as a Finance Assistant and Admissions Enquiries Assistant at the University of Leeds.

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Upcoming higher education events

17 February - A-Level open evening , Bradford College
17 February - Progression scheme virtual open event, University of Bradford
17 February - Open evening, Calderdale College
17 February - Open event, Leeds College of Building
19 February - PGCE teacher training open day, Leeds Trinity University
23 February - Campus tour, University of Huddersfield
24 & 25 February - Printworks holiday campus tours, Leeds City College

5 March - Applicant day, Leeds Beckett University
15 March, Open evening, Calderdale College
16 March - Student finance information session, University Centre Leeds at Leeds City College
23 March - Postgraduate open day, University of Bradford
Throughout March - Open days, Kirklees College
2 April - On campus music open day, Leeds Conservatoire

Spotlight on Leeds Conservatoire

UCAS applications

Care leavers should tick the box on their UCAS application to let Leeds Conservatoire know they have been in care. This means the student services team can help to put support in place before the course starts.

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Dedicated care leaver contact

Bethany Milner is the dedicated contact for care leavers at Leeds Conservatoire and can provide information about help that is available. This includes mentors and wellbeing support.

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Case studies

Find out more about the incredible projects and unique experiences students have during their time at Leeds Conservatoire.

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Virtual campus tour

Leeds Conservatoire is happy to organise student-led campus tours for care leavers and foster families. Book a tour and find out more here.

You can also enjoy a virtual tour of the campus here.

Latest HE sector updates

Students want the right help at the right time in their journey to a graduate career

Handshake's Careers 2032 report uncovers the trends that will shape student careers support in the decade ahead.

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More students from ethnic minority backgrounds studying for degrees

Data reveals that 28% of UK students studying for undergraduate and postgraduate degrees were from ethnic minority backgrounds in 2020/21.

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Focus on "careers" resources

Career inspiration and support for all ages

Helpful resources around different career pathways and up-to-date information on West Yorkshire's job market.

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Become an apprentice

Find out how to become an apprentice, what apprenticeships are available, which employers offer them and information about starting an apprenticeship.Read more.

Researching a career?

Information about the training, qualifications and experience most associated with a range of careers.

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Standing items

View the GHWY Care Leaver Covenant

All 13 HE partners have signed up to the GHWY Care Leaver Covenant, demonstrating their ongoing commitment to this group.

View the Covenant

Download our resource pack here

GHWY has created a resource pack on higher education that is available for those working with children in care.

Register for the pack

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