Quality Mark: Culture & Leadership | National Network for the Education of Care Leavers

All/most institutions...	Some institutions...	Future plans include...
Policy statement on inclusion/WP Clear and up-to-date webpage(s) Identified senior leader Signatories of related initiatives such as the Care Leaver Covenant, StandAlone pledge etc. Own Care Leaver (CL)/Care Experienced Student (CES) definitions in place (with financial support generally provided for Care Leavers) CPD for designated contacts/teams	Specific policy statement on CES More extensive web content & links Letter/statement of support from senior leader Designated governor (more likely in FE Colleges) Signatories of wider, linked initiatives such as Social Mobility pledge Provided whole support package to CES, including postgraduates Broader CPD offer across institution	Adding in specific sections on CES when updating strategic policy statements Regular progress reports to senior leadership team and Board Implementing new definitions (often linked to new HESA data flag) Improved staff CPD, involving CES New communications plans and regular dialogue with local authorities (LAs) to ensure support for CES is clear and understood