First Star 2U
Lead a child you care for to success today
We believe that every young person deserves the chance to fulfil their potential and achieve the best!
Whatever their background, whatever their path
First Star 2U programme – Runs for 4 years & includes monthly online academic enrichment classes, year-round mentoring, life skills workshops, and a 7 day summer campus immersion residential held annually at the University of Sussex
Open to children with care experience currently in year 11
- No Fees
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The Benefits
After completing a First Star programme: 50% have progressed to HE and 45% are in training or employment
Friendship
Everyone here has a common goal – Success. What that looks like for each scholar varies but the support, love and guidance that everyone shows each other is hugely important.
Track Their Progress
Once a scholar is enrolled on a programme carers and virtual schools receive an on going update. In addition Directors support progress, joining PEPs meetings and liaising with schools.
Adventure
Unlock all the joys of summer at our residential programme – learning new skills, creating unforgettable memories with life long friends, eating good food and getting support from other people on the same journey as you.
Tutoring
6 monthly hours of online learning and activities, 1-1 sessions & group sessions that follow the VESPA model.
Vision, Effort, Systems, Practice and Attitude
All resources are included such as free laptop – all we ask is a commitment to ensure that the young person can complete the programme.
Here's How It Works
Nourish your creative spirit
Designed for young people at all levels of learning. Each month we deliver 6 hours or more of fun, interactive lessons to help young people get the grades they need for the career they want.
Residential Experiences
On campus stays - exciting activities that challenge you and offer you a chance to do and learn something new. Includes activities like high ropes, team building, canoeing, business, engineering, science and creative sessions; mentoring and introductions to HE sessions; building to include supported university visits and much more.
Make New Friends
This is a safe place for young people in care. It's a place to fit in, have fun, make mistakes and try new things.
University Experience
Scholars spend their time on campus at the University of Sussex for 7 days during the summer holidays. Live in halls, eat 3 meals a day in the canteen, experience university life and taster sessions on various degrees.
Support & Mentorship
Our focus is to provide training and long-term support. The programme runs for 4 years. Focusing on GCSEs & college support, university & careers preparation, life skills, leadership, employability training and readiness for independent living.
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Training & Extensive Support
The programme develops and implements a life skills curriculum to ensure children in care are prepared for adulthood.
Workshops focus on psycho-social, self-efficacy skills, and include topics such as budgeting, nutrition, healthy relationships, and substance abuse.
We provide a fulfilling and supportive environment appreciating collaboration and valuing diversity.
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