Category: Regions
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Student blog series: child language development matters
by Sophie, Year 13, East Midlands About the author: Sophie is a Year 13 student based in Derbyshire/ Nottinghamshire, studying English Language, English Literature and Computer Science. In the future, Sophie would like to study English at university and become a secondary school English teacher. The importance of language and why I’m curious Have you… Read more
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GCSE Results Day 2026
GCSE results day is here and young people across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland are waking up to find out how they performed in their exams. At The Access Project, we work with young people aged 14-16 to support them with their GCSE studies, and put them on a pathway to higher education. GCSE Results… Read more
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Student blog series: Education is for all
by Courtney, Year 12, Cumbria Courtney is a sixth form student from Cumbria studying history, literature, and politics. She believes that education should provide the opportunity to change the lives of every student and is aiming to get into a top university. Education shouldn’t be a privilege; it’s a right for everyone. When The Access Project asked me to write something that I… Read more
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The hidden deficit: why the university funding crisis is a social mobility crisis
by Eve Jacobs Here at The Access Project, we have been keeping a close eye on what is happening within the higher education sector. The landscape is changing, but what does this mean for our students? There is a squeeze across the whole UK university sector, driven by financial pressures and a shift within the… Read more
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“This trip has opened my eyes to the different pathways I can take”
The grounds of Magdalen College, University of Oxford, are beautiful on any given day, but on a sunny Monday in June they could not have looked better. Students from five of our London partner schools had the opportunity to experience a day at Magdalen. These high potential students are all enrolled on our Oxbridge Pathways… Read more
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“My students inspire me” – Empowering pupils in the West Midlands
by Eshika Kaypee Having worked at Colmers School for nearly two years as a University Access Officer (UAO), ‘community’ and ‘compassion’ are two words that come to mind when describing the school. Despite the many educational barriers that young people in the West Midlands face, there is so much belief that goes into every student to reach their potential and… Read more
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New partnership announced with Kaizen Reporting
The Access Project today announced a new partnership with Kaizen Reporting, a leading provider of regulatory compliance solutions for global financial institutions, to launch an employee volunteering programme focused on coaching young people from under-resourced backgrounds. The partnership will provide Kaizen employees with opportunities to volunteer as skills coaches, supporting students to build confidence, develop… Read more
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“I definitely want to go here” – Courtney dreams of life at Oxford
Courtney is a year 12 student from Cumbria. Alongside studying for her A levels, Courtney is receiving mentoring from The Access Project to boost her academic prospects and help her achieve her dreams of studying at a top university. This March, she visited The Queen’s College, Oxford, for a residential visit with The Access Project… Read more
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“I want to change the way we look at education” – Musab’s journey to higher education
Musab is a Year 12 student from the West Midlands. When he started his A levels, he joined The Access Project to give his university applications a boost. “I come from a low socio-economic background and the Access Project allows me to experience other opportunities that would otherwise only be available to someone from a… Read more
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From the East Midlands to Edinburgh: Riveen prepares for life at university
Picture the scene. It’s 14 August 2025 and the room is buzzing with excited yet nervous A level students, eagerly awaiting their results. Amongst the crowds at Ashfield School in Kirkby In Ashfield are 20 students enrolled on The Access Project, along with their University Access Officer, Clare. One of these students is Riveen. Applying… Read more