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Breaking Barriers to Higher Education | In School & Beyond

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Interactive online training for education practitioners to understand widening participation and how, by participating in the agenda, we can help students in school and beyond to overcome barriers to higher education.&nbsp,&nbsp,&nbsp,BY JOINING THE SESSION YOU WILL,&nbsp,• Understand what widening participation is, which students it involves and the relevance to schools&nbsp,• Identify the common barriers that underrepresented groups face in accessing and progressing onto higher education&nbsp,• Explore the support on offer from higher education institutions to address the gap in progression&nbsp,• Begin to plan how you and your school can help widen access to higher education for your students

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Southern Universities Network (University of Southampton)

Southern Universities Network (University of Southampton)

The Southern Universities Network (SUN) is a collaborative partnership, providing higher education outreach activities for schools and colleges across Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight. It is part of Uni Connect, an Office for Students-funded national programme, offering activities, advice, and information on the benefits and realities of going to university. The SUN offers workshops, events and activities to support and inspire young people to consider their future educational pathways and options. The SUN also offers an accredited programme of CPD to upskill education professionals and to enhance their knowledge and confidence in providing support to young people. 
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