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Plan My Path
New cohorts for 26/27!
Plan My Path is a progressive programme for young people in care, with the opportunity to explore university life, take part in interactive, creative, and inspiring sessions in-school and on the University of Kent’s campus. The sessions provide the chance for students to think about their future and consider the options for how to get to where they want to go. We are looking to work with school partners with higher numbers of pre-16 children in care. If you have a cohort of students you would like us to work with, please get in touch with Beth (b.shelton@kent.ac.uk), Targeted Outreach Manager, to discuss in further detail.
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Insight Visits
An exciting opportunity for care experienced and estranged students and their supporters to come to visit University of Kent’s Canterbury or Medway Campus. They will meet with the Pre-registration Designated Member of Staff and have the opportunity to ask questions about support available at university, accommodation, student finance etc. There will be an opportunity to go on a tour of the campus with a Student Ambassador, who can give insights into university life. Each Insights Visit is bespoke, and requests to see or find out particular things can be discussed.
Please complete our enquiry form to discuss an Insight Visit.
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Dedicated Webpages for Care-experienced and Estranged Students
Visit the dedicated section of our website for care-experienced and estranged students:
Activities for care-experienced / estranged students – Schools and Colleges – University of Kent
As well as all the upcoming activities, there are a number of resources from care-experienced Targeted Outreach Ambassadors, sharing insights into university life and their tips for young people getting ready for university in the future.
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From Care to Campus Videos
See how to navigate university through the eyes of care experienced students. In partnership with the University of Kent and Kent and Medway Progression Federation, this video is part of a series of three, aiming to shed light on the pressing questions care experienced young people may have when thinking about higher education:
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- Where will I live?
- How can I afford it?
- What is university like for care experienced students?
Working in collaboration with those with living experience of care, these videos highlight their personal journeys and invaluable insights.
Click the link to view: From Care to Campus Videos
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