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What We Do

Support for Care Experienced, Care Leavers and Vulnerable Students

At Trafford and Stockport College Group, we are committed to ensuring that all learners have the opportunity to succeed – especially those who may face additional challenges. If you have experience of being in care or feel you have experienced other challenges in your life, you are not alone. We are here to support you every step of the way.

Who We Support

We offer tailored support for students who identify as:

Looked After Children / Children Looked After

Care Leavers

Young Carers

Estranged (separated) from parents

Unaccompanied Minors (a child living in this country without family)

Military Children

Young Parents

Students with Criminal Convictions

Students who have or have ever had a Social Worker

How We Help

From your very first contact with us, we ensure that you have access to the right support, including:

Before You Start

Guaranteed interviews and flexible arrangements tailored to your circumstances.

College Ready Project: Helping you transition smoothly into college life.

Pre-application support for bursaries and funding, including access to the Guaranteed Bursary.

Attendance at meetings with other professionals working with you and early planning meetings with your schools, carers, and professionals.

When You Join

A dedicated Designated Teacher (DT) to co-ordinate your support.

A named mentor to offer personalised, consistent guidance throughout your course.

A full pastoral support offer from Learner Services, including referrals to wellbeing, mental health, and external services.

Bespoke support plans, including risk assessments, care plans, and academic interventions.

Access to high-quality careers guidance aligned to your needs and ambitions.

Our Approach

We are an Attachment Aware and Trauma Informed College.

Our staff receive regular training to understand and respond to the needs of young people with care experience.

We promote high aspirations and will work with you to ensure barriers to success are identified and removed early.

We collaborate closely with Local Authorities and other professionals to make sure everyone is working together to support you.

Your Rights & Our Commitments

We will respect your lived experience and listen to your voice in decisions.

We will keep your information safe and confidential.

We will offer flexible, inclusive, and fair support in all aspects of college life.

Get in Touch

If you think you might be eligible for support or want to find out more, please contact:

Learner Services Team

📍 Or visit us at Student Services on campus