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Looked-after children less likely to attend higher education, study shows


Young people in care or those who experienced care at 13 or 14 have significantly lower expectations of attending higher education than their peers, new research shows.

Universities have been urged to support potential students with care experience. Picture: Adobe Stock
Universities have been urged to support potential students with care experience. Picture: Adobe Stock

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