Finding the right Path-Way: “Managing Transition and Progression Pathways for Care Leavers ”

1. Finding the right Path-Way: “Managing Transition and Progression Pathways for Care Leavers” Shane Daniels, Karl Hatfield Mutty Dad, Dr. Nazira Karodia

2. Contents • The Care Leaver HE Support Cycle • Setting the scene and Transition • The role of STEM based activities • What we do at Bradford • “My Story” from current Care Leavers at the University of Bradford, • Care Leaver Progression Pathways Toolkit – Discussion.

3. Care Leaver HE Progression Cycle

4. Setting the Scene • In 2006 the University was awarded the Frank ButtleTrust Quality Mark . In June 2009 the Quality Mark was extended for a further three years. • In 2004 the University had 29 care leavers with only two new enrolments. Since 2004 there has been 91 care leaver students and 24 students have graduated. • In 2013 nationally there are around 34% of 18 and 19 year olds in higher education, but that figure dwindles to 7% for care leavers. (Who Cares Trust)

5. Setting the Scene • Nationally, only 5% of care leavers make it to HE (UK average about 43%) • 65,520 children were looked after at 31 March 2011, an increase of 2% on 2010 and the highest  number since 1987 (Direct.gov 2012) • Proportion of care leavers nationally who are not in education, employment or training has increased from 32 % in 2010 to 33 % in 2011. (Direct.gov 2012)

6. Setting the Scene • In March 2012 the Bradford Looked After population was 896; this included 429 school age children . • 110 children attending school outside of Bradford and 329 in Bradford schools; 82 post 16 young people • This compares to 476 who had been in care for one year or more in 2010/11 and represents a fall of a 9.9%. • 153 pre-school children. It is expected that the numbers will start to increase as these children reach statutory school age. (Bradford Virtual Head 2013)

7. Internal Networks • Care leavers forum meets on 2-3 per year • University Recruitment Group (Recruitment Teams) • Fess and Bursaries group • Accommodation Team • Student Success group

8. So what do we deliver @ Bradford?

9. External Networks • Buttle UK – Who Cares Trust • HELOA – National HEI Recruitment network • NorthClass – Regional HEI network • HEART partnership – Local HE/FE partnership • Professional Bodies

10. STEM-based activities The role of STEM-based activities • Raising Aspirations • Raising Support and Awareness • Raising Attainment • Easing Transition • Achieving Success

11. Outreach Outreach @ Bradford • Profile – Advertise and Promote (Access Agreement) • Children’s University • Junior University • STEM@Home • Science Lectures • Activity, Awards and Projects • My Stories – Positive Role Models

12. Curriculum @ Bradford • Curriculum • Coffee Mornings • Inclusive Curriculum Frameworks • Examination Support and Advice • Learner Development Unit • 3rd / 4th Assessment Attempts • Student Success

13. Transition @ Bradford • Partners – Bradford College • Dedicated Adult Learning Advisor • COMPACT Programme and Summer School • (UCAS Points awarded) • P2L4 and Trans:it • Clearing Advice and Support • Out of Semester Provision • Welcome Activities - Pastoral Support • Transition

14. Student Support @Bradford • Prioritised Bursaries and Loans (ALF/NSP) • Support with Childcare • Care Leavers Forum • Designated Member of Staff – Induction - Outduction • Support with Childcare • Year round Student Accommodation • Priority Access to Ambassador Programme • Student as Partners • Student Support

15. Alumni Support @ Bradford • Alumni Support • Employability Module • Leadership Skills Development Residential • Mentoring Training • Support with Graduation Costs (gown hire) • Graduate Interns

16. Shane Hanif Daniels

17. Karl Richard Hatfield Soon after this picture was taken I received a letter explaining I was going to stay in care until I turned 18. me aged 8, 1 year into care, I still like sweets. I was lucky – I had 1 social worker for 10 years, and 1 foster family for 10 years too – though this ended badly. I spent an hour on the platform on my first day, before I got on the train – getting up the courage to get on the train and change my life. Look at me now… At 21 I made it, I got accepted in to Bradford University. I was already settled in a flat so I chose a university within an hour’s train journey from home. at 17 I left care and spent Christmas in a bedsit, alone – I realised then that I had to go to university to better myself …I’m genuinely happy I couldn’t have done this without… • Personal • The enjoyablity of the course • Friend’s made at Uni • conversations with “Close minded” people. • University • The Hub • Personal Tutors • Knowledgable Lecturers • The Library. • Learner Development Unit • The opportunity to be course rep  • Financial • Care Leavers Bursary • Student Finance • Jobshop • Ambassador opportunities • Student Placements

18. Toolkit Activity Using the chart provided, what would be your ideal provision/activity that you would like to deliver in each of the key areas of… • General Outreach Activities • Curriculum • Transition • Student Support • Alumni Support

19. Contact us… Thank You for participating  Mr. Mutty Dad: m.dad1@bradford.ac.uk Dr. Nazira Karodia: n.karodia@bradford.ac.uk

20. Notes