Feb 7, 2020 | Schools, Students, The Access Project
As a student on The Access Project, everyday in school and at my tutorials, I experience first hand the difference the programme makes. Coming from a low-income area in Lozells, Birmingham means without the support of The Access Project it might not even be possible...
Feb 4, 2020 | Partnerships, Schools, The Access Project
Students in an ex-mining town are set to get a boost to their dreams of going to a top university, thanks to a new initiative by Oxford University and an Education charity. The Access Project (TAP) & Magdalen College are launching a major three-year partnership on...
Nov 18, 2019 | Schools, The Access Project
Leaving teaching was probably one of the hardest decisions I ever made. I wondered if I would ever find another role where I got to have such meaningful encounters with teenagers and be privileged enough to be a guiding force in their lives. But I craved a change and...
Oct 16, 2019 | Partnerships, Schools, The Access Project
The Access Project and UCL have launched a new partnership in the West Midlands, working together to deliver The Access Project’s innovative programme of in-school support and personalised tuition helping disadvantaged students gain access to top universities. This...
Sep 20, 2019 | Schools, Students, The Access Project
During my time on the Access Project, I have gainedmany valuable skills. I’ve learnt to travel independently, communicate professionally and grown in confidence over the year. Being part of this programme opened up many new opportunities including the chance to speak...
Aug 21, 2019 | Schools, Students, The Access Project
Going to university can be a daunting experience for any 18-year-old. But if you are the first of your friends and family to attend university, leaving your home can be very overwhelming. This could also be a reason many of our students don’t see themselves at the top...
