The University of Exeter has seen an increase in its numbers of care experienced students in recent years. However, it is very clear that achievement in access, while important, is just one area where efforts need to be focused.
Last updated: 10 May 2021
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The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama has put in place tailored programme of support for care leaver students including practical support, financial awards and academic guidance from the point of application until graduation.
Last updated: 10 May 2021
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The University of Cumbria supports and listens to care leavers to gain a fuller understanding of barriers to access and success, and focuses on robust evaluation to support solutions and effectively implement interventions.
Last updated: 10 May 2021
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The Verbatim Formula is a participatory research project for care experienced young people. It uses verbatim theatre techniques, listening and dialogue to work with young people, care leavers, social workers and universities.
Last updated: 10 May 2021
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Addressing barriers to student success programme project exploring students’ experiences of transitioning from college to university.
Last updated: 18 January 2021
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On this scheme, diverse groups of students and graduates acted as mentors to West Midlands-based organisations.
Last updated: 18 January 2021
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Birkbeck’s Compass Project is a programme for people seeking asylum who would like to continue their education at university. Working in partnership with local organisations in London and beyond, the programme inspires mature, non-traditional learners from the forced migrant community to fulfil their academic aspirations.
Last updated: 17 November 2020
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Addressing barriers to student success programme project exploring the practicalities of embedding a value added metric and an inclusive curriculum framework into a range of higher education providers.
Last updated: 03 November 2020
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A series of activities, hosted at all of HEON's partner institutions, bringing learners on campus for informative pathway sessions and exciting subject tasters.
Last updated: 29 January 2020
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Network Rail and Mott MacDonald are working together through Uni Connect and its partnerships in the North West to offer the ‘Fast Trackers’ project to 140 young people in their target areas.
Last updated: 29 January 2020
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