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What is impactful mentoring? Widening access for higher education
At The Access Project, we pride ourselves on delivering impactful, individualised mentoring, working in partnership with schools to deliver a programme that builds students’ university readiness. With 15 years of experience, we believe strongly in the power of expert...
International Day of Education: “The Access Project shows students they are capable of great things”
This Wednesday 24 January, we’re celebrating the International Day of Education. On this global occasion, we come together to champion the transformative power of education and reflect on the profound impact it has on shaping futures. At The Access Project, we believe...
We are delighted to announce that The Access Project has been awarded Disability Confident committed Level 1 accreditation
The Disability Confident scheme supports employers to make the most of the talents disabled people can bring to the workplace. It helps employers increase understanding and challenge attitudes towards disability, as well as ensuring that disabled people have the...
“It’s a privilege to see students blossom” – A day in the life of a University Access Officer
The Access Project employs a team of University Access Officers to support students on their education journeys. But what do our officers actually do? We're taking a closer look at a day in the life of a University Access Officer. Today, we're profiling Rebecca...
“It is a critical time to be working on the frontlines of reducing educational inequality” – Our response to The Education Policy Institute and Nesta report
In their report Education: the fundamentals - Eleven facts about the education system in England, the Education Policy Institute (EPI) and Nesta highlight increasing gaps between students from advantaged backgrounds and their less advantaged peers. The report...