@nnecl.bsky.social
Working together to transform the educational outcomes of young people with experience of being in care, who are estranged or seeking sanctuary.
We're delighted to share that last night we won The Children & Young People Now, Leaving Care Award for the Quality Mark, in recognition of the initiative that has made the greatest impact in helping young people leaving care make a smooth and successful transition to adulthood.
We're stoked!!
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π’ Coming 3 Dec 25, NNECL will publish Housing Futures: A Perspective on What Works for Accommodation, highlighting effective practice in supporting care-experienced and estranged students across FE and HE.
Book your free ticket here
www.nnecl.org/events/NNECL...
#careleavers #education #university
Two individuals smiling together for a photo, standing in front of banners for the National Network for the Education of Care Leavers. A woman in red poses with a certificate.
We are delighted to be awarded the @nnecl.bsky.social Quality Mark, recognising our commitment to supporting care experienced students at Cambridge β
Learn more about how we're supporting care experienced students today and beyond π
https://bit.ly/47NZP2I
We're proud to share The University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk has been recognised for its support of care-experienced & estranged students, becoming the 50th institution to received our Quality Mark supporting students to thrive from enrollment to graduation & beyond.
www.nnecl.org/articles/cam...
At NNECL, weβre passionate about ensuring all students can thrive, and our annual conference is a fantastic opportunity to share knowledge, inspire change, and celebrate best practice.
www.nnecl.org/events/copy-...
Nominations are now open for the Big Issue's Changemakers of 2026. If you feel NNECL has made a positive impact in learning and education for care leavers, we'd be truly grateful if you nominated us so we can attract new members and funding partnerships. #NNECL
www.bigissue.com/news/activis...
At NNECL, weβre passionate about ensuring all students can thrive, and our annual conference is a fantastic opportunity to share knowledge, inspire change, and celebrate best practice.
www.nnecl.org/events/copy-...
A pack bright yellow thank you cards sitting on a table in a coffee shop with a cup and a pen by their side.
Once a month we send thank you cards to new supporters who have generously donated towards our work. Every Β£ of every donation directly supports our work transforming the educational outcomes of young people with care experience. Thank you from all of us at NNECL, your support is so appreciated.
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We are seeking a videographer to help us capture the energy and insights our Annual Conference in London on 10 November. Our event brings together educators, policymakers and care experienced students to transform care leavers education.
Please share - reachvolunteering.org.uk/org/national...
Weβre delighted to celebrate the achievement of 6 GMCA colleges who have been awarded the NNECL Quality Mark, recognising their excellence in supporting care experienced students. π
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The newly accredited colleges are:
www.linkedin.com/posts/nation...
π€ Friendships are at the heart of human connection. Sometimes care leavers need a little support to connect. This Wednesday we'll be exploring how colleges & universities can nurture care leavers friendships. Book your spot today -
free for members or Β£25.00. www.nnecl.org/events/Whatm...
NNECL member colleges & universities are dedicated to providing tailored support wrap around support to our young people. By working in partnership & sharing good practice, they move beyond bursaries ensuring #careexperienced & #estranged students thrive through their 16+ education . #nnecl
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π’ Deadline Extended
We've extended the application deadline for our paid Southwark Ambassador role to Tuesday 26 August, midday to give young people the long weekend to complete their applications.
#southwark #leavingcare #careleaver #childrenssocialcare #london
www.nnecl.org/pages/southw...
Shout out to all our members who limbered up for Clearing today. For many young people, especially care leavers and young people who are estranged, today isnβt just about finding a place at university, its securing a future filled with opportunity, stability and wrap around support. www.nnecl.org
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Weβre excited to share NNECL is a finalist in the Children & Young People Now Awards 2025 in the Leaving Care category! π
We canβt wait to celebrate with all the incredible finalists this November. π
Tickets for our annual conference are now on sale. Join us for thought-provoking keynotes and interactive workshops to gain fresh perspectives and practical tools to better support care experinced and estranged young people through their educational journeys and beyond. www.nnecl.org/pages/practi...
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University of Sunderland Becomes First Institution to Achieve 'Exceptional' in All Categories of NNECL Quality Mark.
The NNECL Quality Mark is designed to drive improvement and raise standards in the support offered to care experienced learners across the UKβs higher education sector.
Graphic with details of NNECL workshop for care experienced young people from Southwark
Calling Southwark - Help us spread the word.
Workshop for care experienced young people aged 15β21 from Southwark. For more details, visit: www.nnecl.org/pages/Inspire
Workshop details:
ποΈ Sat 12 July 2025
π London Bridge, SE1
π Β£25 voucher + refreshments
π· Travel costs covered
We did it!
A massive thanks to everyone who supported ππ
#smallcharityweek #Biggive #careexperienced
Each mile walked is a pledge of support, a step toward a future where care experienced young people can thrive in higher education.
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We are just 25 miles away from reaching our 364-mile target!
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Join us! Walk. Donate. Share.
#smallcharityweek #careexperience #biggive
Weβre nearly halfway to our fundraising goal!
Thank you to everyone whoβs walked, donated, and shared so far.
Your support helps care experienced young people get the opportunities they deserve to thrive in higher education. π #WalkforNNECL
Sign up on the campaign page: www.nnecl.org/pages/small-...
Join the StepUp group on your mobile to log your miles: join.thestepupapp.com/6gAX
Donate via the Big Give campaign page to double your impact: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
Every mile you walk and every pound you donate through #WalkforNNECL helps us grow our impact.
Your support directly contributes to our work, enabling us to assess and guide more institutions through the Quality Mark process.
Join the campaign before 30 June. All links in the comments.
#WalkforNNECL update!
Sign up on the campaign page: www.nnecl.org/pages/small-...
Join the StepUp group on your mobile to log your miles: join.thestepupapp.com/6gAX
Donate via the Big Give campaign page to double your impact: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
#WalkforNNECL is now LIVE!
π Sign up on the campaign page: www.nnecl.org/pages/small-...
π Join the StepUp group on your mobile to log your miles:
join.thestepupapp.com/6gAX
π Donate via the Big Give campaign page to double your impact:
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
This small charity week #WalkforNNECL, a national challenge to walk, run, or cycle 364 miles to raise Β£5,000 for care experienced, estranged, and sanctuary-seeking young people accessing higher education.
From 23β30 June 2025. For details, visit www.nnecl.org/pages/small-...
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16.06.2025 16:09 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0For this #mentalhealthawarenessweek, we asked the young people in our network - and our own team - one meaningful question:
βWhat brings you comfort on a tough day?"
Because sometimes, healing starts with sharing. And community means listening to one another with compassion and care.
Dream. Achieve. Inspire. At NNECL, we're committed to ensuring every care experienced and estranged young person has the chance to flourish in education and beyond. Join us in creating a brighter future. To know more, visit www.nnecl.org #nnecl #careexperienced #careleaver #estranged
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