Whatever success looks like for you, we want you to achieve this. We will support you every step of the way. Your Personal Adviser will check how you are getting on with your plans, your job, study, or training, and will be ready to help with the challenges you might face. They will also celebrate your achievements with you.
We want to encourage your passion and aspiration and help you find the best way to get where you want to be. Whether that’s through education – studying in college or going to university - doing an apprenticeship, on-the-job training or exploring the world of work. We are committed to helping you make the most of every opportunity. Our advice and guidance is available until you are 25 years old.
What support can I depend upon?
Information and advice
- Access to advice and support to explore different experiences with accessing education, training, and/or employment - help to make good career choices.
- Help from your Personal Adviser with your applications to university (UCAS), and with applying for student finance.
- If you are a separated migrant young person, we will work closely with our local colleges to ensure you can access education appropriate to your literacy and numeracy levels. You will get help to apply for an appropriate course. Your Personal Adviser will explain your options, and how our education system works.
Financial support
- Help with clothing costs linked to interviews for work.
- Further education bursary and support with travel if you need it and £300 towards course materials.
- Higher Education bursary Up to £2000 – paid in instalments throughout your course.
- Travel to visit up to 5 universities
- First year university accommodation, and holiday accommodation
- Eligible care leavers can get a bursary up to £3000 for their apprenticeships.
- Your Personal Adviser can include 'learning to drive' in your Pathway Plan if you have been engaged in education, employment or training for six months. This will help increase your employment opportunities and covers 10 driving lessons, one theory and one practical test.