The Kent and Medway Progression Federation, in collaboration with University of Kent, Canterbury Christ Church University and University for the Creative Arts, work together on the Opening Doors series of activities to support care experienced young people into higher education.
Our upcoming Opening Doors Webinars are a series of free online sessions aimed at care experienced young people who are looking to start university soon, and their supporters (carers and professionals). The sessions are aimed at providing carers with the tools to empower young people to make the right choices on their educational journey.
Keeping Doors to University Open, Wednesday 24 July 2024, 10:00-11:30
This session is for young people who are completing their Level 3 qualifications at Sixth Form or College (eg. A Levels, BTECs, IBCP, T Levels) and are considering what to do next, and their carers.
The session will cover the following topics for students, and how carers can support their young people through these concerns:
- What to do if you haven’t applied to university, but are now considering it
- What to do if you have changed your mind about what you’d like to do after sixth form or college
- What will happen when you get your exam results
- What the clearing process is
We will also give an overview of support available for care experienced students in applying to university and whilst at university, and the benefits of Higher Education.
Hear from care experienced university students, sharing their insights into why they chose to go and what they did when their plans changed enroute to Higher Education.
Session Aims:
- For student to increase their knowledge of Higher Education options
- For carers to feel more prepared to support young people with their progression choices
- Hear from care experienced students about their experiences of university life, and what they did about changes to their plans after completing their Level 3 exams
- Understand opportunities and support networks available to care experienced learners in researching and applying to University
This session will be online on Microsoft Teams.
To book onto Keeping Doors to University Open, please follow this booking link:Keeping Doors to University Open Booking Form.
Everything You Need to Know Before You Go, Wednesday 11 September, 10:00-11:30
This free session is designed for young people who are considering going to university in autumn 2024, and their supporters. We will cover all the need to knows, including what to take, making the most of your first few weeks, jobs and where to find support.
Session Aims:
- For students to feel more prepared to make the transition to university
- For carers to feel more prepared to support young people with their progression choices
- Hear from care experienced students about their experiences of preparing for and starting Higher Education
- Understand opportunities and support networks available to care experienced learners at University
This session will be online on Microsoft Teams.
To book onto Everything You Need to Know Before You Go, please follow this booking link: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go Booking Form.
If you have any questions about either of these events, please contact us at outreach@kent.ac.uk.