Opportunities & information for those in Care & Care leavers
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The latest NEET newsletters can be found in the employment & training opportunities section or by clicking here to go directly to the folder
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Opportunity for a role in the Office for National Statistics (ONS) is available specifically for care leavers through a scheme called Going Forward into Employment (GFiE).
GFiE Ref - Referral form
GFiE EoI form - Expression of interest form
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The Civil Service Care Leavers Internship Scheme is a flagship scheme which gives care leavers the chance to benefit from a 12-month paid internship in a central Government department/agency, with the possibility of the post being made permanent at the end of the 12 months.
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A website dedicated to children in care and care leavers detailing the specific support available for entering Higher Education. This includes information of the different types of financial support offered by some institutions.
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A website dedicated to providing support for young people in care, leaving care or in need of a social worker
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A charity for young people in care and young care leavers
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Hampshire County Council’s offer for Children in Care
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Grant funds available to 18+ Hampshire Care leavers. Maximum grant award is £400. Details of general eligibility/ target beneficiaries/ acceptable projects (requests)/ exclusions and how to apply can be found on the website.
PLEASE NOTE: At present, an application form will need to be printed/ completed/ returned to- grantsadmin@hiwcf.com. Applications need to have/ be supported by a professional sponsor (input from your key worker such as VC adviser or Leaving Care PA). -
Amazing apprenticeships: "This guide for young people contains concise and clear information about apprenticeships and what help is available for those care experienced people who are considering an apprenticeship, including financial assistance."
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The Care Leaver Covenant is a national inclusion programme that supports care leavers aged 16-25 to live independently.
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The First Star Scholars (FSS) programme is designed to support young people academically, personally, and socially throughout GCSE’s and A-Levels (or equivalent) in order that they can get the grades needed to enter higher education and go on to obtain a good degree. The programme is flexible and can support students who wish to go on to study any university course, or those who wish to gain employment.
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If you are in care, or have experience of being in care in the past, there's lots of support available in higher education to help you with finance, accommodation, and settling in.
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Government site to find out what support you might be able to get to help with your living costs. You can get benefits and other financial support if you’re eligible.