Tasha believes she was fortunate because she lived in a borough that actively helps young people in her situation to stay in education. "There was always support in my borough of Ealing to go on to university," she says. "After- school lessons were provided and money was made available to help pay towards things like laptops."
High achievers
Last year, about 30 of Ealing Council's 220 care-leavers were studying at university. A further nine young people are expected to start this September.
Marcella Phelan, assistant director of children's services, says this is no accident. "We've invested heavily in our role as corporate parents," she says. "We've listened to the needs of young people in our care and taken on board the barriers they face."
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