Frequently Asked Questions
Want to know more about Propel into Education? Below are some of our frequently asked questions (FAQs).
Evan and Jess answer your FAQs about Propel into Education.
The official definition of a care leaver is any young person (up to the age of 25) who has been looked after by the local authority for more than 13 weeks since they were 14, including some time at age 16 or 17. This is the definition that most UK universities and colleges follow (with the exception of Scotland – see below).
If you’re a care leaver, it means you should be receiving some leaving care support, including having a pathway plan and a personal adviser. If you’re over 21, you might have stopped getting support from a personal adviser or have a pathway plan. But the law says that you can go back to your local authority until you’re 25 and ask to be re-assessed for support from a personal adviser and get a new pathway plan.
Get in touch
Didn't find what you were looking for or have a quick question about further or higher education? Contact us at [email protected], or call our free Care Advice Line on 0800 023 2033 or WhatsApp us on 0786 003 4982. We also provide advice to adults supporting and caring for care-experienced young people.