Applying to University
Information about what to expect when applying to University and the support available to Care Leavers
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In this section you will find a variety of information about your education plans and getting into work.
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Below you will find a variety of information that you can talk about with your social worker or personal assistant about your education plans and getting into work.
This information covers the Virtual School, making a University Application, and looking for work and preparing for an interview
You can also find information about Apprenticeship in Sutton by visiting the Apprenticeships page on Sutton Council's website [External Link].
In particular, the Care to Learn scheme can help to pay for childcare costs for young parents (aged under 20 years) who are studying to further their career. The national Care to Learn free-phone helpline is 0800 121 8989 or visit the Care to Learn website [External Link].
Find out more about childcare support available whilst you're in education, work or training
For more information about different childcare options whilst your working or in education or training, visit the Sutton Family Information Service pages of this website
Find out more about support for working parents
Want to contact the Leaving Care Team about your work, education or training options
You discuss you work, education and training options you can call the Leaving Care Team on 020 8770 6600 or email them by clicking the button below. if you have any questions regarding working and studying.
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Moving School, College or 6th Form and Sutton's Virtual School
In this section you'll find information about moving school or going to college your university and Sutton's Virtual School
Learn moreFinding Work and Preparing for Interviews
The Leaving Care Team provide our care leavers with support to access education, employment or training.
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