‘Care experience’ is defined as any young person who has been under the care of their local authority at any point in their life. The H.E. 4 Me programme offers a range of events tailored specifically for learners with care experience. We offer learners the chance to discover the world of higher education and their future options, focusing on the support available exclusively to learners with care experience. We offer free events for Year 7 – 13s and their supporting adults, providing support throughout each stage of their secondary education and their time in care.
You can read about each of our partner universities’ offers for care leavers here.
We’ve created a new guide to HE for learners with care experience!
CHECK OUT THE GUIDEScroll down to see details of our next event — coming soon — and find out what happened at our most recent Campus Experience Day below.
Date: Tuesday 16th December 2025
Time: 10.00am – 2.30pm
Location: Moss House, University College Birmingham, 3 Holland Street, Birmingham B3 1QH
This event is a free, one-day event designed especially for care experienced Year 11 students. Whether they’re feeling the pressure of exams or wondering what comes next after school, this supportive and inspiring day is here to help them build confidence, manage stress, and plan for the future.
They’ll take part in fun, interactive sessions led by experienced speakers, current students, and UCB staff who understand what it’s like to take their next steps in education. Expect a mix of practical advice, encouragement, and a friendly environment where their experiences are valued and their voice matters.
What’s included
Why come along?
Please keep an eye on your emails for information on how to sign up.
Details for our other H.E. 4 Me events are currently being finalised.
Please check back soon for confirmed dates, venues, and booking information.
Last year, we were thrilled to host a Campus Experience Day at Aston University for Year 7 and 8 learners with care experience. The event gave learners the chance to explore a university campus, take part in engaging subject masterclasses in Biomedical Sciences and English, and hear directly from current students about university life and the support available for care leavers.
It was a fantastic opportunity to discover higher education in an inspiring, supportive environment — and we can’t wait to share details of our next event soon!
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Unite Foundation – thisisusatuni.org
BECOME – becomecharity.org.uk
Care Leaver Covenant – mycovenant.org.uk