All/most institutions... | Some institutions have... | Future plans include... |
Named
contact or team Signposting to, and liaison with, pastoral support services Financial bursary/support provided (typically for Care Leavers (CL) rather than Care Experienced (CE)) Support with accommodation depending on type of institution (ranging from all-year accommodation to support with travel/subsistence costs for students at non-residential institutions) | Dedicated
team across whole student lifecycle Regular check-ins and proactive communications particularly at difficult times of year Bespoke support plans and/or fast-tracking to support Bursary for all CES plus preferential access to other hardship funding in some cases. Postgraduate bursaries Emergency accommodation Waiving deposits or providing guarantor support | More
personalised support (cards, outings, events, graduation dinner)
Improving enrichment programmes for CES Developing peer mentoring/support Exploring more flexible bursary payment dates Including financial literacy as part of welcome/transition activities Exploring options for guarantor support. Developing an enhanced personal tutor service for CES. |