Description
Supporting Care-Experienced and Estranged Learners
Date: 21st September 2026
Time: 09:30am–12:30pm (London)
Care-experienced and estranged learners often face additional barriers to participation, belonging, retention, and success within education. These challenges are not always visible and can be easily misunderstood by educators and support staff.
Drawing on research, lived experience, and practice expertise, this session explores how schools, colleges, universities, and training providers can create environments that support belonging, participation, and educational success.
Topics include:
- Understanding care experience and estrangement
- Hidden barriers to participation and achievement
- Belonging, identity, and relationships
- Financial pressures and educational participation
- Trauma-informed approaches to learning and support
- Practical strategies for educators and support staff
- Creating more inclusive learning environments
Who should attend?
- Tutors and Lecturers
- Course Leaders
- Academic Staff
- Student Support Teams
- Widening Participation Teams
- Designated Members of Staff
- Schools, Colleges, and Universities
- Anyone supporting care-experienced or estranged learners
Available as:
- In-house training
- Staff development session
- Conference workshop
- Keynote presentation
Contact me if you would like to inquire about commissioning an alternative session format Carrie@carrie-wilson.co.uk
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