Looked After Children and Care Leaver Learners

 

At Doncaster College we recognise that sometimes young people with experiences of being in care sometimes want or need a little extra support.

 

We are committed to ensuring our looked after young people and care leavers receive the best opportunities and support to succeed.

 

Arts Award Group

"I am a student at Doncaster College and over the past couple of weeks I have being taking part in groupwork. Over the past couple of weeks I have learnt I have met four lovely and caring people who have also been through what I have being through."

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Our Educational Champion for Looked After Children will offer each young person personalised support, which can include the following:

 

  • Outreach work
  • Advice and guidance
  • Enrichment opportunities
  • Retention and progression support
  • Advocating on your behalf
  • Accommodation issues
  • Support in accessing services
  • One to one sessions

 

You can self refer by contacting Natalie directly on the number below or you could ask your key worker / social worker to make contact on your behalf.

 

Natalie Marshall 01302 558 328, email natalie.marshall@don.ac.uk or call into S.5.804 at The Hub.

 

Year 11 Transition Programme

The Year 11 Transition Programme aims to:

  • To provide personalised advice, guidance and support to looked after Year 11’s considering Doncaster College.
  • To promote the opportunities and support services at Doncaster College.
  • To support young people to complete a successful transition from statutory education to Doncaster College

 

Click here to view the 2013 Programme

 

Your Voice Matters

Please use this form to tell us about your experiences of the service for looked after children and care leavers. We will use your feedback to review and improve the service we offer.

 

Comment Form

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