Category: Schools
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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
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Celebrating 10 years in the West Midlands with Ormiston Forge Academy and Imperial College London
At first glance, the gathering of pupils, parents, staff, and alumni at Ormiston Forge Academy on 8 July might have appeared like the usual end of term school celebrations. But this particular event was so much more than that. Staff from Imperial College London and the team from The Access Project were delighted to join… Read more
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Aiming for Oxford – Alisha’s experiences on the Oxbridge Pathway
As part of our programme, The Access Project offers students a wide variety of enrichment opportunities, including our specialised Oxbridge and Healthcare Pathways. These Pathways are designed to support students through the application process towards courses with additional requirements and admissions tests. Applications to Pathways are open during the autumn term to all Year 12… Read more
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“The Access Project has equipped me with invaluable skills” – Q&A with Isabel, Year 13 student
What does student life look like at The Access Project? We sat down with Isabel, a Year 13 student at one of our partner schools in the West Midlands, to find out more about her journey with The Access Project — and how being part of our programme is helping her achieve her goals. Why… Read more
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“What can I do to learn more?” – Beneath the surface of barriers to learning
Parvathi Sajiv “But Miss, I can’t focus for some reason. I don’t think I’ll get the marks I need”, the student in front of me remarks. I pause for a moment. “Could you tell me more about why you feel that way?” I ask. The above is a short snippet of a conversation with a… Read more
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Birmingham school celebrates partnership with Oxford University
The Access Project is thrilled to launch our latest school and university partnership, connecting young people from Birmingham with education opportunities at the University of Oxford. Hamstead Hall Academy, part of the Hamstead Hall Academy Trust, will partner with The Access Project and Magdalen College at the University of Oxford to provide students with expert… Read more
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Impact report 2024: A time for growth
Understanding the impact we are making on the lives of our students is central to our ethos. By analysing our data and the feedback from our students we can show real, positive change which helps to break down educational barriers and improve social mobility in the UK. In our newly published impact report, we share… Read more
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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 that access to quality education is not just a fundamental right but a… Read more
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“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 Foster, who joined The Access Project in 2021. Rebecca saw The… Read more