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Widening Participation

Widening Participation. Supporting progression to Higher Education . What is widening participation?. Some groups are under-represented at university and widening participation seeks to address this Under represented groups include: First generation university students (excludes siblings)

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Widening Participation

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  1. Widening Participation Supporting progression to Higher Education

  2. What is widening participation? • Some groups are under-represented at university and widening participation seeks to address this • Under represented groups include: • First generation university students (excludes siblings) • Low participation neighbourhoods (this depends on your postcode) • Lower income families • Looked after young people or care leavers • Young carers • Students with disabilities or learning difficulties • And others...

  3. Why have widening participation? • Schools, colleges and universities need to work together to ensure representative access to higher education for students from all backgrounds • Particularly important since the introduction of £9000 tuition fees • Universities must demonstrate they have measures in place to support fair access and support students whilst at university • Widening Participation support is designed to help with: • Informed choices • Developing skills and raising attainment • Motivation and personal development

  4. What support is on offer? • Before students arrive (delivered by college and universities) • Talks and activities in college • Subject specific activities and events at university • Opportunities to visit university campuses and meet current students • Support for parents • Support in making a strong UCAS application • At university • Financial support through bursaries (depends on family income) • Additional support for students who fulfil WP criteria • For example part time work as a WP Ambassador • Post university • Support with careers for 3+ years after graduation

  5. Who is eligible? Eligibility criteria differs for each university The college helps to identify appropriate students Criteria include: • First in immediate family to go to university – this does not include brothers / sisters • Looked after young people and care leavers • Carers • Income related – FSM / college bursary • Disability or learning difficulty – including dyslexia • Low participation neighbourhoods – depends on your postcode • Other circumstances

  6. Example activities • Campus visits • Subject tasters and conferences • Summer schools - residential/non-residential • Student shadowing • E-mentoring • Study skills • Visits to college – talks by students and WP staff • Personal statement support • Interview preparation • Support for parents

  7. Support for local students • All universities provide WP support • Local support in Sussex • University of Brighton - Compact Plus • University of Chichester – Learner Progression Framework • University of Sussex – First Generation Scholars • We encourage students to benefit from as many opportunities as possible

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