Policies and Strategies on Widening Access and Experiences of Inclusive Practices in Higher Education in England

Lisa Lucas; Sue Timmis

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Chapter 8 Policies and Strategies on Widening Access and Experiences of Inclusive Practices in Higher Education in England

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Lisa Lucas

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Pages:: 160–179

DOI:: https://doi.org/10.1163/9789004446304_009

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Abstract

This chapter outlines some of the widening participation policies to increase equity and access to higher education in England that were introduced since the 1990s and provides a critical perspective on the extent of their success. The governing bodies set up to monitor and evaluate these developments are introduced alongside the ‘Access Agreements’ that must be produced by all English universities to demonstrate steps they are taking to widen participation. The challenges for universities are identified and the framework of ‘strategising as a process’ as well as the A4A ‘Pyramid Inclusion Model’ are utilised to consider how universities can respond in ways that can maximise the involvement of different stakeholders. Some of the good practices that have been successful at the University of Bristol are introduced and these form the basis of increasing access for under-represented groups but also building more inclusive communities within the institution. The good practices discussed include, Access to Bristol, The Foundation Year in Arts and Humanities, Peer Mentoring and Be More Empowered for Success. It is argued that there is work still to be done but with a range of stakeholders involved in such initiatives and forms of distributed leadership then meaningful change is possible.

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The Social Dimension of Higher Education in Europe

Issues, Strategies and Good Practices for Inclusion

Series: Studies in Inclusive Education, Volume: 48

Cover The Social Dimension of Higher Education in Europe

E-Book ISBN:: 9789004446304

Publisher:: Brill

Print Publication Date:: 18 Nov 2020

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Front Matter

List of Figures and Tables

Notes on Contributors

Introduction

Part 1 Conceptual Framework

Chapter 1 Quality and Equity in Higher Education

Chapter 2 Diversity, Access, and Success in Higher Education

Part 2 Fostering Good Practices for Inclusion

Chapter 3 Good Practices and Experiences for Inclusion in Finland

Chapter 4 Fostering Good Practices for Vulnerable Students in Higher Education

Chapter 5 Good Practices and Experiences for Inclusion in Portugal

Chapter 6 Good Practices and Experiences for Inclusion in Higher Education in Romania

Chapter 7 Good Practices and Experiences for Inclusion in Spain

Chapter 8 Policies and Strategies on Widening Access and Experiences of Inclusive Practices in Higher Education in England

Part 3 Promoting Strategic Change for Inclusion in Higher Education

Chapter 9 Developing Strategic Change Moving towards Inclusion of Underrepresented Students in Higher Education

Chapter 10 The ACCESS4ALL Toolkit for Promoting Inclusion in Higher Education

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