Education

Become a signatory of the Covenant by signing up your institution below.

Sign-up

Signing the Care Leaver Covenant is a visible commitment to care experienced students. It signals to a number of stakeholders, including students, staff, and the Department for Education that improving outcomes is a strategic priority.

This is more than adding a logo to your website; it is adopting a way of operating that keeps care experience in mind at every level, from outreach and admissions through on-course support, wellbeing, progression, employment and in to your local community.

By joining, you become part of a national collective that listens, learns and leads together. Many care experienced applicants look for clear signals of priority support; your Covenant commitment helps them feel confident choosing you. It also demonstrates your readiness to evolve practice and to celebrate impact with peers across the sector.

For more, please explore the FAQs on our Education Sector Engagement page.

What happens next

Your signature is a first-stage commitment that acknowledges a way of working, which opens the door for deeper institutional collaboration. From there, we offer an optional diagnostic tool and a structured, whole-institution narrative of support.

Ready to take the next step?

Identify a senior sponsor and main contact, complete the below form and share your commitment.

Care Leaver Covenant

Any Queries?

If you have further questions or would like any more information, you can contact the Care Leaver Covenant at any time.

Become a Signatory

    Institutional Signatory Information

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    Our Commitment

    We commit to improving outcomes for care experienced students by adopting a whole-institution approach and developing meaningful, sustainable opportunities across all areas of student experience and institutional influence.

    This commitment will guide our review, planning, and delivery, ensuring that individuals with care experience are supported before, during, and beyond their time in education.


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