SUN Spotlight: Supporting Care Experienced Young People on their Higher Education journey (with BECOME) - SUN

About this Session

This informative training session, led by BECOME, provides an overview of the higher education journey for care-experienced young people. Covering the UCAS application process, common barriers to participation, and statutory and local entitlements, the session will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to better support young people in accessing university and thriving throughout their higher education experience.

Key Takeaways:

• Understand the university application process for care-experienced young people
• Explore barriers to accessing and succeeding in higher education
• Identify practical ways to support learners through university and beyond

About the SUN CPD Programme 2026-27

• The Southern Universities Network (SUN) CPD Programme offers a range of free professional development opportunities for colleagues working across education and student support.
• This year's programme brings together expert speakers and experienced practitioners to explore some of the key issues affecting learners today, from supporting specific student groups and improving wellbeing, to helping young people navigate their next steps in education and employment.
  
• Our training is suitable for school and college staff, including teachers, senior leaders, pastoral teams, governors, careers and administrative staff, as well as university colleagues working in recruitment, outreach, teaching and student support roles, and local authority staff working within education services.
  
• Each session is designed to provide practical ideas, useful insights and opportunities to learn from others across the sector.Whether you're working directly with learners or helping shape institutional practice, we hope you'll leave with knowledge and approaches that can be applied within your own role and setting

For more information, please visit https://www.sunoutreach.org/ or email sun@soton.ac.uk