FE Colleges do not just focus on education and employment outcomes, they provide a ‘safe haven’ for students in care who, during this time, are experiencing many changes in their lives.
Support for care experienced students
At Northampton College, we want every student to feel welcome, supported and confident about their future. This includes students who are in care, have been in foster care, are care leavers, have been adopted, are supported through a Special Guardianship Order or have experience of private fostering.
Our support is built around you. We will listen, work with you and help you access the right support at the right time.
Support we can offer
You can access a range of services, including:
- One-to-one support from our Care Experienced Co-ordinator
- Careers advice to help you plan your next steps
- Work experience support
- Support with university and higher education options
- One-to-one campus tours
- Wellbeing and mentoring support
- Enrichment activities to help you build confidence, skills and friendships
- Information about financial support, including the vulnerable bursary.
If you are aged 16 to 18, our Care Experienced Co-ordinator will also support your Personal Education Plan reviews. These usually take place at least twice a year and give you the chance to talk about how college is going, what support you may need and how we can help you stay on track.
To find out more, please contact Jo Cox, Care Experienced Co-ordinator, by calling 01604 736219 or emailing
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