The Experience of Care leavers in UK Higher Education
dc.contributor.author | Cotton, Debby | |
dc.contributor.author | Nash, P | |
dc.contributor.author | Kneale, Pauline | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2016-02-29T10:34:22Z | |
dc.date.available | 2016-02-29T10:34:22Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2014-10-01 | |
dc.identifier.issn | 1466-6529 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10026.1/4369 | |
dc.description.abstract |
This paper reports the findings of a qualitative study into the experience of care leavers (students who have previously been in local authority care) at a UK university. Working with a small group of final year care leaver students, the research used a narrative interview approach to explore their experiences throughout their time in Higher Education (HE), and their future plans after completion. Analysing the interviews using a resilience framework, the findings illustrate a range of risk and protective factors which impact on success in higher education (HE) for this group of students. Like other non-traditional students, key factors include motivation for participation, good preparation for university life and learning, and academic, personal and financial support. Particularly important for this group is the availability of a safety net, and support from a significant adult. This was often provided by the university care leavers’ service which offered a crucial source of support for students without another obvious point of contact. Perhaps surprisingly, all students felt that being in care had had a positive impact on their university experience although for varying reasons. All of the students in the study went on to complete their degrees successfully despite the challenges encountered. | |
dc.format.extent | 5-21 | |
dc.language | en | |
dc.language.iso | en | |
dc.publisher | The Open University | |
dc.subject | Clinical Research | |
dc.subject | Behavioral and Social Science | |
dc.title | The Experience of Care leavers in UK Higher Education | |
dc.type | journal-article | |
plymouth.issue | 3 | |
plymouth.volume | 16 | |
plymouth.publication-status | Published | |
plymouth.journal | Widening Participation and Lifelong Learning | |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.5456/wpll.16.3.5 | |
plymouth.organisational-group | /Plymouth | |
plymouth.organisational-group | /Plymouth/Faculty of Health | |
plymouth.organisational-group | /Plymouth/PS - Library and Educational Development | |
plymouth.organisational-group | /Plymouth/Users by role | |
dcterms.dateAccepted | 2014-01-01 | |
dc.rights.embargodate | 2023-5-4 | |
dc.rights.embargoperiod | Not known | |
rioxxterms.versionofrecord | 10.5456/wpll.16.3.5 | |
rioxxterms.licenseref.uri | http://www.rioxx.net/licenses/all-rights-reserved | |
rioxxterms.type | Journal Article/Review |