Professionals working with children in care shared best practice and found out more about supporting young people into university.
Professionals working with children in care shared best practice and found out more about supporting young people into university.
Foster carers, social workers and education professionals working with children in care enjoyed an opportunity to share best practice and find out more about supporting young people into university at the 2014 Realise Insight Day.
Organised by the University of Cambridge’s Realise project for young people in care, and hosted by Newnham College, the Insight Day included an update on student finance, a session on careers, and a tour of the College’s accommodation and study facilities. Realise aims to support young people in care to access Higher Education by providing taster days at the University of Cambridge, packed with advice, inspiration and support.
A typical Realise event includes academic-led sessions focusing on a particular subject area, an opportunity to explore the University, and age-appropriate talks about support for care leavers at university, student finance and careers. Student ambassadors– and if possible a care leaver - are also on hand throughout the day to discuss student life.