Care Experienced Learners - Aimhigher West Midlands

Opportunities for learners with care experience

H.E. 4 Me

The H.E. 4 Me programme offers a range of events 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.

Upcoming events

H.E. 4 Me: UniVerse

A UniVerse where all care leavers find the right path for them

Date: Thursday 24 October 2024, 09:30 – 14:30
Location: The Exchange, 3 Centenary Square, Birmingham B1 2DR

We invite Year 10-13 learners with care experience and their supporting adults to explore the pathways and support available to them at university across the West Midlands and beyond. Held at The Exchange in Birmingham city centre, this event will help learners explore the world of university and learn about the specific support available at university to learners with care experience. We’ll be joined by current university students who have also experienced being in care, with the opportunity to ask questions in a safe space.

There will be a range of workshops on university, student life, careers, student finance and the specific support available for them at university. We’ll be joined by Student Finance England, BECOME charity, a local MP and West Midlands universities. There will be the chance to chat to other learners and carers attending the event, find out more information about university and how Aimhigher can support young people as they navigate their options after secondary school.

This event is free to attend with lunch and refreshments provided. If you require financial support to cover travel costs, or have any other questions, please get in touch.

If you are interested in joining us, book your place via the booking form below. Please note places are limited and we recommend booking ASAP to secure your spots.

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We can’t wait to see you there!

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To be the first to hear about H.E. 4 Me events, please email us (aimhigher@contacts.bham.ac.uk) to sign up to our newsletter.

Further support for learners

Read about each of our partner universities’ offers for care leavers here.

Unite Foundation – thisisusatuni.org

BECOME – becomecharity.org.uk

Care Leaver Covenant – mycovenant.org.uk