The School is committed to advancing educational access and participation for all individuals. We actively engage stakeholders, provide staff training, and implement supportive measures, including personal academic tutoring and a dedicated Student Wellbeing Team. By continuously monitoring and evaluating our practices, we ensure an inclusive environment where every student is empowered to achieve their aspirations and succeed.
This Policy has been developed in line with the applicable laws, regulations, regulatory advice, and sector best practices, including the following:
The School is committed to promoting access and participation in higher education for students from disadvantaged backgrounds and underrepresented groups. As an institution of higher education, we recognise our responsibility to ensure that every individual with the talent, potential, and ambition to study at the School can do so regardless of their background, race, gender, or socio-economic status. This Access and Participation Statement outlines the School's approach to creating a supportive, inclusive, and accessible environment that enables every student to achieve their full potential.
The School is committed to providing fair and equal opportunities for all students to access higher education. However, we understand that barriers to access exist, particularly for those from underrepresented groups and disadvantaged backgrounds. To address this, the School has developed a range of initiatives that aim to widen access to higher education.
The School works with schools and Schools to raise aspirations and provide information and guidance on higher education. We also offer targeted outreach activities to underrepresented groups, including summer schools, taster days, and mentoring schemes. Additionally, we have implemented contextual admissions policies that consider an applicant's background and circumstances when considering their application. We believe these measures help reduce barriers and ensure that it is possible for any student to apply and succeed at the School.
The School is committed to ensuring that all students can participate fully in higher education, regardless of their background or circumstances. We recognise that some students may face additional challenges in participating in higher education, and we are committed to supporting them to overcome these challenges.
We provide a range of support services and resources to help students succeed academically and personally. Our dedicated student support teams offer advice and guidance on a range of issues, including financial support, disability support, mental health, and well-being. We also offer a range of academic support services, including study skills workshops, academic writing support, and one-to-one tutoring.
The School is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment that values diversity and promotes equality. We actively promote a culture of respect and tolerance and celebrate our student body's diversity. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion has informed our policies, procedures, and practices, including staff training and development programs.
The School is committed to supporting students to succeed and achieve their full potential. We recognise that some students may face additional challenges in completing their studies, and we are committed to providing the necessary support to help them succeed.
We provide a range of academic and personal support services to help students stay on track and achieve their academic goals. This includes one-to-one tutoring, academic writing support, and pastoral care. We also offer a range of financial support packages to help students with the cost of living and studying, including bursaries, scholarships, and hardship funds.
The School is committed to monitoring the progress and achievement of all students, and we use this information to identify and address any barriers to success. We work closely with students to develop individualised support plans, and we regularly review and evaluate our support services to ensure that they effectively promote student success.
The School is committed to promoting access and participation in higher education for students from disadvantaged backgrounds and underrepresented groups. We recognise that there are barriers to access and participation, and we are committed to reducing these barriers and ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed at the School.
We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, which is fundamental to our mission as an institution of higher education. We will continue to work tirelessly to promote access and participation in higher education and to support every student to achieve their full potential.
The following metrics will be measured and regularly reviewed as performance indicators for the School to ensure the effectiveness of this policy and associated operations.