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We said goodbye to X in 2025. Please follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn to learn more about supporting care experienced & estranged students at university.

Care experienced graduates face distinct challenges in securing and progressing in graduate employment without the social capital of a traditional family networks. How does a background of care affect transitions into graduate employment? nnecl.org/events/nnecl-w…

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This #CareDay we are delighted to publish the Evaluation of the NNECL Quality Mark report which found our work is making a positive impact on learners with care experience nnecl.org/resources/eval…

Our work supports & connects a community of professionals, with whom we share our overarching ambition, for more young people with care experience or who are estranged or seeking sanctuary, to consider, access flourish through further and higher education

People with lived experience of care are often excluded from delivering training which aims to create better outcomes for those leaving care. We are delighted Carrie Wilson-Harrop will be leading this 'Impact of Trauma on Learning' webinar #socialmobility nnecl.org/events/nnecl-w…

Applications are now open for our Destination Dentistry Residential Summer School! 📅 Monday 21st - Thursday 24th July 💻 For eligibility and how to apply: tinyurl.com/4adzf73s ⏰ Applications close 9am on 9th February!

📅 Tue 11 Feb 25 🕛12 - 13.30 pm It's well understood traumatic childhood experiences hinder a child’s ability to feel safe and therefore learn well. This webinar will give delegates the tools to create #traumainformed spaces for all vulnerable students. nnecl.org/events/nnecl-w…

Students who are care experienced are still the most under represented in higher education and are still more likely to not complete their degree. Our Quality Mark flips the script 😊 youtube.com/watch?v=mBqD3T…

This #InternationalDayOfEducation we're celebrating our members still working hard creating environments were students with care, estranged or seeking sanctuary backgrounds thrive so they can begin adulthood with careers they love. 👏 here's to you buff.ly/4jqrGLj

Last week we joined @QUBelfast in celebrating achieving their Quality Mark which evidences the practical support in place so vulnerable students thrive. Reflecting on the event our ED Denise said, "what stood out to beyond measure was a university team driven by kindness."

This webinar is for practitioners and academics in education settings, as well as PA's, Career Advisors and those supporting learners from care, estranged and sanctuary seeking backgrounds with their education journey. nnecl.org/events/nnecl-w…

Sign up to @JimGoddard1 annual Christmas Dat zoom on Wednesday 25th of December 7-9pm. This will be a great way to connect with others and everyone in the care leaver community is welcome. careleavers.com/webinar-contac…

@_NNECL has partnered up with @greatermcr to create inclusive learning environments for individuals with care experience. Read more in this month’s edition of first magazine👇 orlo.uk/kC87j #LocalGov #StepAhead

Thank you to everyone who has supported our work this year, extra thanks to our partners who are providing wrap around support and Christmas joy for our students. The team are now OOO until the New Year. Wishing you a festive season wrapped in love and topped with joy.

It's nearly time to turn on the OOO's but first, thank you @LGAcomms for including our piece on 'improving educational outcomes for care leavers' in your First Magazine for councillors lgafirst.co.uk/comment/improv…

We couldn't do our work without funders believing our work enables young people from care and estranged backgrounds to access the best opportunities to thrive through education. This year new funders have invested in NNECL so we can increase our impact in 2025. Thank you. #nnecl

There are ‘places’ available too!!!!

We’re delighted to be supporting this years dinner in Hackney. There are just a few laces left, students under 25 with care backgrounds are very welcome.

Our Annual Member survey is live. Members, please check your inbox for an email from NNECL for the link. *Ashen Forest is a fictional place 🤫