Helping disadvantaged students: Pulling down the barriers for care leavers and carers
…undations for this success were established in 2010/2011 when Salford CAN (Community Action Network) was established. One of the first activities was the Care Experienced Mentoring Programme supporting children in care in Salford Schools and Children’s Homes. Looked after children are mentored by Salford students who are either care-experienced, students on the MA Social Work programme, or both. The university also leads on the training of foster…