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The Importance of Access to HE

The Importance of Access to HE. Linda Wyatt CEO AIM Awards. Context. Involved for over 25 years Development of one of first programmes in East Midlands Access programme manager Success stories Present time. What is Access.

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The Importance of Access to HE

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  1. The Importance of Access to HE Linda Wyatt CEO AIM Awards

  2. Context • Involved for over 25 years • Development of one of first programmes in East Midlands • Access programme manager • Success stories • Present time

  3. What is Access The Access to Higher Education (HE) Diploma is a qualification which prepares students for study at university. Regulated by QAA It is designed for people who would like to study in HE but who left school without the usual qualifications, such as A levels. An alternative route Life-changing

  4. Change in Access Responded to external changes and H.E needs: • 2007: Diploma following review of certificate in 2004 • 2009: grading – meeting HE need for differentiated achievement • 2014: revised specification following review • Increased standardisation • changes in HE funding

  5. Funding/Loans • Currently reduced to 19-24 full funding, BUT • Non-repayment of F.E adult loans (2013) on completion of H.E course - statement of intent from government: recognition of value, making Access more secure • “Added value” of Access • Great preparation for H.E.

  6. ABB= offers • 30 credits @ Distinction + 15 Credits@ Merit • Arguably higher achievement than A’ Level • no/few quals on entry • 9 month course • no “grade polishing” • 14.7% achievers (AIM Awards AVA) in 20012

  7. Great Preparation • “Added value” of Access • Great preparation for H.E. • E.gUoD Access student • One of best essays seen from first year student • Obviously been taught well • Surprised by standard so early in degree course • Access a fantastic platform for going into a degree

  8. Belinda Robinson

  9. Belinda Robinson 2008: Access to HE (Social Science), CG Partnership2011: BA (Hons) 1st Class in Humanistic Counselling, University of Nottingham Worked for Lincolnshire Counselling (1 year) Set up own practice Teaching Certificate – teaching Counselling skills for C&G partnership

  10. Scott Ellis

  11. Scott Ellis Scott worked as a coal miner before he enrolled on theAccess to HE course. He is now a college lecturer. 1998: Access to Social Sciences, North Derbyshire Tertiary College(now Chesterfield College)2002: BA (Hons) Social Policy, Sheffield Hallam University2006: MA Social Science Research Methods, Sheffield Hallam University2006: Certificate in Education, North Nottinghamshire College2007: Lecturer at The Dukeries College, Nottinghamshire

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