“Socialising with new people was one of my favourite parts. I really enjoyed the theatre workshop and the day trip to Howden’s Insurance Company.”     “I’ve become more confident and comfortable in myself.”     “Making friends here has been one of the best parts.”     “I’ve spoken to almost everyone here, which is crazy as I normally stay with the people I know.”     “I liked the part of the day where we learned about all the different lives and roles that go into building a company and working in insurance.”     “I’m getting better at socialising which is a big step for me.”     “Managed to get the train. First time doing that on my own.”     “Proud of all the scholars and what we’ve achieved.”     “Socialising with new people was one of my favourite parts. I really enjoyed the theatre workshop and the day trip to Howden’s Insurance Company.”     “I’ve become more confident and comfortable in myself.”     “Making friends here has been one of the best parts.”     “I’ve spoken to almost everyone here, which is crazy as I normally stay with the people I know.”     “I liked the part of the day where we learned about all the different lives and roles that go into building a company and working in insurance.”     “I’m getting better at socialising which is a big step for me.”     “Managed to get the train. First time doing that on my own.”     “Proud of all the scholars and what we’ve achieved.”
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We support care experienced children and young people from age 9 to adulthood.

Every scholar receives a full year of support, enrichment, and connection designed to build confidence, skills, and ambition. Flexible, accessible, and designed to fit around school and life, Every strand includes 1:1 mentoring, group sessions and a residential at a top university

Our Current Programmes​

Foundations for Brighter Futures

Years 5–7 (Ages 9–11)

A gentle, confidence-building start. We nurture curiosity, emotional literacy, and self-expression—while supporting communication, teamwork, and early learning habits.

 Pathway to Excellence

Years 8–11 (Ages 12–16)
Helping young people aim high. We support study habits, exam readiness, and goal-setting—while building resilience, self-awareness, and decision-making. Plus an additional 4 day residential at The STEM Centre, York

Empowering Independence
Year 12+ (Ages 17+)
Ready for adulthood, work, or uni. We offer life skills, transition support, and space to plan next steps with clarity. Scholars build independence, confidence, and real-world readiness—from budgeting to communication. Plus an additional 4 day residential at The STEM Centre, York.

Programme Benefits at a Glance

For the equivalent price of the Pupil Premium Plus, every scholar receives a full year of support, enrichment, and connection designed to build confidence, skills, and ambition. Flexible, accessible, and designed to fit around school and life, every programme includes:

One-week summer residential at a top University

Five days of campus tours, workshops, seminars, corporate enterprise days, enrichment activities, life skills, oracy, ICT, and management training. Additional 4 day STEM residential for years 8 and above.

12 hours of group mentoring

Focused on teamwork, communication, identity, and personal growth.

12 hours of one-to-one mentoring

Tailored support to explore goals, build confidence, and plan next steps.

A laptop or tablet for each scholar

To support learning, access sessions, and build digital skills.

Experienced, trauma-informed staff

Our team understands care experience and creates safe, inclusive spaces backed by decades of hands on expertise in schools, youth work, and education leadership.

Access to enrichment resources

Including career insights, study tips, wellbeing tools, and alumni stories.

Open contact with professionals and carers

We work together to support each scholar’s goals and aspirations—building trust, clarity, and shared success.

First Star at Emmanuel College Cambridge and University College London

Our new four year programme for looked after children in the East of England and London is now in full swing, with a strong start and an inspiring first cohort. Scholars have already taken part in university visits, explored identity and voice through workshops with LUNG Theatre, and built confidence through Care to Dance sessions. They’ve enjoyed boat trips, discovered new perspectives in museums, and begun shaping their own goals for the future in a supportive, ambitious environment.


We are currently recruiting additional scholars to join the programme. There are still places available, and we welcome referrals from professionals, carers and supporters who know young people who would benefit from consistent academic and personal support.


Next in the calendar is our STEM Centre residential in March 2026 — a hands on experience where scholars will explore science and technology in real world settings, meet role models, and spark new ambitions for the future.