A range of progression – widening participation activities with Looked After Young People (LAYP)
At Leeds Arts University and as part of our commitment to our Access and Participation Plan we seek ways of supporting young people who are in care. If you are a Designated Teacher, Virtual School staff, Social worker or a Foster Carer please contact us about ways we can support your look after young person into higher education.
Below we list a few ways we can offer support. Do contact us to discuss what is possible.
Contact Details
Please contact the Progression team at Leeds Arts University;
Martell Baines, Diane Edwards, Leyan Elyas, Holly Standen.
T: 0113 202 8262
E: Progression@leeds-art.ac.uk
A personal tour of Leeds Arts University
This is an opportunity for a looked-after young person who is considering the possibility of proceeding into studying art and design, accompanied by either a Foster Carer, Designated Teacher or Social Worker.
Come and have a bespoke tour (around 30 minutes) around the Leeds Arts University campus with a member of the Progression Team staff and have an informal opportunity to talk about their interests, plans and have any questions answered.
Please contact us at Progression to book a time and date.
Meetings with Foster Carer and LAYP Support Groups
We will be happy to host a Foster Carers or Support Group meeting on campus and to offer a short presentation on progression activities on offer to raise aspiration of progression into higher education and into the creative arts.
A Grand day out
Suitable for a holiday time activity for a group of looked after young people and their carers/ Youth mentors.
We will take a visit to a venue or collection; such as the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Leeds Museum, Leeds Art Gallery supported by staff and student ambassadors and weave creative practice into the day.
Progression Advice and Guidance
The Progression team will meet with Care Leavers and LAYP Support teams to raise their knowledge of progression routes and opportunities in further and higher education particularly in Art and Design and progression towards the creative industries.
The Progression After School Art Club
Looked-after young people and Care Leavers in School Year 9/11 can apply to join the free after school club so that they gain additional opportunity to experience some of the specialist processes and facilities at the University.
This opportunity builds up their creative skills, confidence and portfolio. It is provides good preparation towards studying art and design beyond GCSE.
These are currently offered online over 6 weeks per term.
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