Championing the needs of children in care and inspiring academic and personal excellence through a 4-year university prep programme. #BREAKINGTHECARECEILING
London, England
Joined May 2018
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New research from the Rees Centre shows care-experienced young people are still being left behind in HE.
We're designing bold, evidence-led programmes to change that.
Innovation is essential
education.ox.ac.uk/wp-conten…
#ThoughtLeadership #ReesCentre #careexperienced
FirstStarUK retweeted
Today I was delighted to be the first witness for the new @CommonsEd where I spoke about children's rights to a happy, healthy childhood.
Children need the right support and care early on, to ensure this short but special time in their lives is protected.
FirstStarUK retweeted
❗The Government's annual homelessness stats released today show over 4,300 young #CareLeavers facing homelessness, an increase of 54% in the last five years.
Read the full story and our calls to #EndTheCareCliff to prevent homelessness ⬇️
becomecharity.org.uk/press-r…
ALT Quote from Become CEO Katharine Sacks-Jones that says 'The stark reality of more care leavers becoming homeless is that society is failing these young people...But this can be fixed, homelessness can be avoided.'
FirstStarUK retweeted
💭Are you experienced in planning, designing and delivering training content that makes a real impact? Then we want to hear from you!
We're looking for a part-time Training Officer to join our team.
Apply by 9am on Monday 14 October ⬇️ becomecharity.org.uk/trainin…
FirstStarUK retweeted
📺 @Channel4News has just covered our new report #StillTooFar, sharing a powerful story from Chereece, a #CareExperienced young person
📍 We found that almost 18,000 children in care in England are living more than 20 miles from home
➡️ Read our report: becomecharity.org.uk/become-…
FirstStarUK retweeted
Get ready to be moved and inspired!
Our LIVE session with Scott King will delve deep into the complexities of growing up in care.
🎟 Reserve your spot now! thecareleadersonline.com/cou…
#livedexperience #careexperience #beyondthebehaviour
FirstStarUK retweeted
The campaign to make care experience a protected characteristic is gaining momentum.
Explore its potential impacts in our latest blog: linkedin.com/in/lsrbem/?utm_…
#SocialCare #ProtectedCharacteristics
#LivedExperience #CareExperience
FirstStarUK retweeted
Virtual school development day today - bringing together our service, governing body and peer mentors!
FirstStarUK retweeted
🗣️ Did you know about our free Care Advice Line?
📲 Let #CareExperienced young people you support know they can call, WhatsApp or email our Care Advice Line team for free for help, support, advice, guidance & more.
⬇️ For more information, go to: becomecharity.org.uk/get-sup…
FirstStarUK retweeted
Support Rebecca - a care leaver at Surrey University. What does success mean to you? Adult Care Leaver Participants needed aged 25+ surreyfahs.eu.qualtrics.com/…
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57 local authorities have signed up to the #MyThingsMatter pledge, with the promise of making moving in care a more positive experience.
Why not mark #CareDay by asking your local authority to join us? 💙
bit.ly/3lMqTv6
FirstStarUK retweeted
Let's meet in Cambridge!
This event is a must-attend for anyone who believes in the positive impact of investing in education. The event has been developed in collaboration with @FirstStarUK
Register today - philanthropyimpact.beaconfor…
FirstStarUK retweeted
🫶🏽 Empathy speaks louder than words.
We believe in the power of truly listening and understanding the experiences of care-experienced young people.
Join The Care Leaders Online to gain the skills & tools you need to effectively support young people: thecareleaders.com/the-care-…
FirstStarUK retweeted
📸 We are looking for #CareExperienced people (up to age 27) to produce & star in an exciting new photoshoot
🖼️ We will pay for their time & young people will receive professional portraits
⬇️ Send this opportunity to #CareExperienced young people:
becomecharity.org.uk/sign-up…
FirstStarUK retweeted
Every child deserves to be heard. Join us in building a brighter future for them.
All donations we receive during the @BigGive #ChristmasChallenge will help us support care-experienced children fulfill their potential.
Let’s make change together: bit.ly/49d50ZT
FirstStarUK retweeted
Children in care need positive role models like you.
Show them kindness, compassion, and respect.
Sign up for our newsletter to learn how to empower them: eepurl.com/hr6S79?utm_source…
#livedexperience #careexperience
FirstStarUK retweeted
This is one of the saddest developments in the care system in living memory.
Should a child born on/after 7th November 2007 need to go into care this evening, they can legally be deprived of any “care” at all. And placed in bedsits/caravans instead.
Such senseless cruelty.
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FirstStarUK retweeted
It’s National Care Leavers Week and #TickTheBox is here! ✅
#TickTheBox encourages young people to indicate they have spent time in care on their UCAS application, while challenging the stigma around being care experienced.
Keep an eye out this week for exciting content. 👀
FirstStarUK retweeted
💜 #NCLW is here.
🗣️ We are asking everyone to CARE.
🚧 'R' stands for Raise awareness of challenges.
💭 Check out our slides throughout today that look at common challenges #CareExperienced young people may face & signposts to support available:
BecomeCharity.org.uk/NCLW
