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Students In Care

If you are a Child Looked After (CLA), someone who is now classed as Leaving Care (LC) or a Previously Looked After & now Adopted (PLAC) learner, we will support you to join the college & succeed while you are here.

Once you have been identified, the Children in Care (CIC) Coordinator will;

  • Attend your last School PEP to support a Transition to College, where possible.

  • Contact your Social Worker or Leaving Care PA & The Virtual School to link up with them.

  • Offer to meet you before you start in September to introduce ourselves & any other key staff you may need while with us.
  • Liaise on your behalf with Teaching Staff, to share any necessary information, so you don’t have to tell your story repeatedly.
  • Organise & Host your PEP (Personal Education Plan) meetings, meeting with you beforehand to make sure your views are recorded.
  • Ensure that you have the right financial support while at college (Bus Pass & Bursary)
  • Check in with you regularly & offer guidance and support as needed.

Siobhan Wardle

Children in Care Coordinator
Working across all three campuses, I might not always be available in person, but you can always contact me on Teams, via email siobhan.wardle@weston.ac.uk or by phone 07891618053 (during working hours)

Chloe Wilde

Designated Teacher
Head of Student Support Services
Chloe.wilde@weston.ac.uk

What Support can I receive?

Support with your Transition to College

If you are feeling overwhelmed by the thought of leaving School & coming to Weston College, we can offer support for this. The CIC Coordinator will offer visits to college, at a time suitable to you & your carers, so you can get a feel for your new campus as well as meeting with relevant staff. This can be as little or as much as you need, to help you feel confident to start with us.

Access to Non-judgemental, Confidential, Pastoral & Academic Support

There is a wide range of support that you can access while you are at Weston College. The CIC Coordinator & your Personal Tutor will be your main source of support, but should you need more you could be supported by:

Financial Help

If you are a CLA or a CL you will qualify for a bursary, but you will need to have your weekly attendance at 85% or above to receive this. All we need to put this in place is confirmation of your status from your Social Worker & your bank details.

You will receive:

  1. A Bus Pass (you just need to decide which service)
  2. Additional funding to cover course costs or trips, but you will need to discuss with the CIC Coordinator, so we can process this as needed.

If you are living interdependently & not in receipt of Universal Credit, we can apply for a meal allowance. 

Progression

Through our dedicated Careers & Employability team, you will have access to 1:1 Careers Advice & Support throughout the year. The team can help you look for part time work, work experience & work placement for your course, as well as apply for University & Apprenticeships. Once you enrol with us, all the above can be accessed through the College's SharePoint.

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