Blueprint2Thrive
Education, Employment & Long-Term Success.
Supporting care experienced, justice experienced and trauma affected people to access education, succeed at university and build meaningful careers.
Education should create opportunities, not barriers. Yet for many care experienced, justice experienced and trauma affected people, navigating education can feel overwhelming. From applying to university and managing student finance to balancing wellbeing, housing and academic expectations, many people face challenges that extend far beyond the classroom.
MTICBIAI (My Trauma Is Chronic, But I Am Iconic!!) exists because mainstream education support does not always recognise the realities of care experience, justice experience and trauma. Our services bridge that gap through trauma informed, lived experience led and relationship-based support that helps people access education, remain engaged, graduate with confidence and transition into meaningful employment.
Whether you are exploring university for the first time, returning to education after time away, already studying or preparing for your next chapter, we are here to walk alongside you every step of the way.
Is this support for me?
Our Education, University & Future Pathways are designed for people who are:
Trauma informed
Person centred
Free for eligible participants
We work with individuals, universities, colleges, local authorities and partner organisations to provide personalised support that meets people where they are in their journey.
Choose where you are
Choose your journey
Every pathway below is a doorway. Select the one that reflects where you are today — you can always move between them.
Graduating is an achievement. Building a meaningful career is the next step. We help graduates confidently transition into employment, apprenticeships, further study and long-term careers.
Ideal for: People considering higher education who want to better understand university life before applying.
The programme includes
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University campus visits
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Open days
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University survival workshops
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Graduate role models
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Russell Group university visits
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Student accommodation tours
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Budgeting & financial literacy sessions
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Careers & progression events
Programme
Opening Doors to University & Beyond
Explore university before you apply.
Practical experiences, campus visits and lived experience role models help participants develop confidence, raise aspirations and gain a realistic understanding of higher education before making important decisions.
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Ideal for: Anyone preparing to enter higher education who wants to feel confident, prepared and equipped for university life.
The assessment explores
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Academic confidence
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Financial literacy
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Support networks
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Study skills
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Independent living skills
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Emotional wellbeing
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Time management
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Personal goals & aspirations
Programme
University Readiness Assessment
Identifying gaps. Building skills. Preparing for success.
We explore every aspect of preparing for higher education, helping you understand your strengths, recognise barriers, and build the confidence and skills to overcome them before university begins.
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Ideal for: People who want ongoing personalised support throughout their journey into higher education.
Support includes
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University applications
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Personal statement development
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Accommodation applications
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Transition planning
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UCAS guidance
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Student Finance applications
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Enrolment support
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Advocacy where appropriate
Programme
University Navigator Programme
One dedicated person. Continuous support.
Every participant is matched with a dedicated University Navigator who provides personalised one-to-one guidance from application through to university life — a trusted relationship, not a one-off session.
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Ideal for: Justice experienced people who want specialist support throughout their higher education journey.
Support includes
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Exploring higher education opportunities
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Advocacy
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Academic progression
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Graduation planning
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University applications
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One-to-one support
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Wellbeing support
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Career preparation
Programme
Justice to Graduate Pathway
Into, through and beyond higher education.
Justice experience should never determine someone's future. Specialist, personalised support for justice experienced people considering, preparing for, or already in university.
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Why choose MTICBIAI
Many people tell us they feel passed between services, expected to navigate complex systems alone.
We believe support should be different.
Our team combines professional expertise with lived experience to provide compassionate, practical, relationship-based support that continues from aspiration and access through to graduation and employment.
Rather than short-term interventions, we build trusted relationships that help people overcome barriers, develop practical skills and create sustainable futures.
Our impact
Education is about creating opportunities that last a lifetime.
Personalised
Designed around each individual's strengths & goals
Long-term
Relationship-based support from aspiration to employment
92%
Reduction in crisis among participants
86%
Sustained education, employment or training