10.15131/shef.data.9578930.v3 Katie Ellis Katie Ellis Claire Johnston Claire Johnston Pathways to University from Care: Findings Report One The University of Sheffield 2019 care leavers university higher eduation care experience widening participation recommendations Sociology Secondary Education Continuing and Community Education Education Education systems not elsewhere classified Education Policy Sociology of Education Social Work not elsewhere classified Social Policy 2019-09-10 08:18:13 Report https://orda.shef.ac.uk/articles/report/Pathways_to_University_from_Care_Recommendations_for_Universities/9578930 We conducted research with 234 care experienced university students in England and Wales to explore the factors that promoted access to higher education. We found that embedded support significantly aided positive transitions to university life. This report addresses shortfalls in support and highlights examples of best practice identified by care experienced students. The report concludes with recommendations for universities, made jointly with Care Leaver Covenant (CLC).<div><br></div><div>The subsequent findings report from this project, Pathways to University - The Journey Through Care, is available here: </div><div><a href="https://doi.org/10.15131/shef.data.13247639" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">10.15131/shef.data.13247639</a> <br></div>