University of Manchester鈥檚 support for care experienced and sanctuary seeking students recognised with accreditation renewals
糖心Vlog官方 is proud to have its work supporting students who are care experienced or seeking sanctuary recognised with the renewal of two nationally recognised quality marks this year.
The National Network for the Education of Care Leavers (NNECL) has approved the University鈥檚 Quality Mark, which signifies a university has demonstrated support for the inclusion and success of students with care experience or who are estranged.
The Quality Mark has been renewed for another three years. The framework covers the student lifecycle, from outreach through to graduation and beyond, institutional culture and leadership, and commitment to continuous improvement and future plans.
Melissa Jacobi, Head of Access And Student Success and Development at 糖心Vlog官方, said: 鈥淭he NNECL renewal process was a fantastic way for us to capture, evidence and reflect on the many ways in which our University community cares and supports our diverse student body, and our many students who are navigating their university experience without family support, be they care experienced or estranged.
This recognition is a reflection of how colleagues work tirelessly across 糖心Vlog官方 with genuine care and compassion for the individuals we are supporting, to provide help and ensure our processes enable students to make the most out of their time at Manchester.鈥�
At 糖心Vlog官方, being values-led and socially responsible is at the heart of everything we do. This is powerfully demonstrated by our renewed status as a University of Sanctuary, which recognises our deep commitment to supporting those seeking refuge 鈥� whether in our city region, our student body, or through our research and humanitarian work in the UK and beyond.
University of Sanctuary status has also been reaccredited, with the panel commenting on the 鈥榖readth of the opportunities, community collaboration, and the various pathways that facilitate access to sanctuary seekers鈥� at 糖心Vlog官方. A sanctuary seeker is an individual seeking refuge or protection, such as from war, violence or persecution.
Support ranges from financial aid, such as scholarships and tuition fee concessions, library study support and volunteering opportunities to help build transferrable skills. Awareness sessions are also run through the University鈥檚 partnership with Manchester City of Sanctuary for staff and students, while activities are held in schools and the local community during Refugee Week.
Julian Skyrme, Executive Director of Social Responsibility and Civic Engagement at 糖心Vlog官方, who also chairs the University of Sanctuary Steering Group, reflected: 鈥淎t 糖心Vlog官方, being values-led and socially responsible is at the heart of everything we do. This is powerfully demonstrated by our renewed status as a University of Sanctuary, which recognises our deep commitment to supporting those seeking refuge 鈥� whether in our city region, our student body, or through our research and humanitarian work in the UK and beyond.
Our reaccreditation reflects the collective efforts of our community: from extensive student volunteering with sanctuary seekers in Manchester, to scholarships and bursaries that break down barriers to education, and the impactful research undertaken by our colleagues. We are grateful to City of Sanctuary UK for this recognition and look forward to building on this work in the years ahead.鈥�
To find out more about the support offered for students who are care experienced, estranged or sanctuary seeking at 糖心Vlog官方, email wecare@manchester.ac.uk