Category: The Access Project
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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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A level Results Day 2026: Students celebrate university placements
Thousands of students are waking up on A level results day to find out what they’ve achieved in their exams. On Thursday 13 August, young people across the UK receive results for their A levels, T levels, BTEC Nationals, and other Level 3 qualifications. As thousands of students open their envelopes, they’ll look to navigate… 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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Is university worth it? Higher education and social mobility
According to the British Social Attitudes Survey, a third of British people now think that university isn’t worth it, as reported by the BBC today. Here at The Access Project, our mission is to support young people to access top universities in order to achieve social mobility. This has always been our core focus as we strive for a fairer society where every young person,… 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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Third of university students come from the wealthiest backgrounds
Latest data from HESA shows that a third of British university students now come from the wealthiest backgrounds, suggesting a backwards step for social mobility. 31% of undergraduates now come from the highest socio‑economic group, up from 25% in 2021/22. Despite widening participation initiatives, of most concern is the sharp drop in the intake of students with parents working in semi-routine jobs, falling from 13%… Read more
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Sam Davies joins The Access Project as Interim Director
We are delighted to welcome Sam Davies to The Access Project as Interim Director of Fundraising and Communications. Sam joins us with 25 years of experience in business development and fundraising. Sam has held senior fundraising leadership roles at Plan International UK, WWF, and Shelter, and prior to his fundraising career, served as a director… 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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Our strategic partnership with ICG: A long term commitment to our students
We are extremely delighted to announce a further three-year strategic partnership with ICG, the global alternative asset manager. This support, as part of ICG’s flagship social mobility programme, will enable us to increase our impact, extending our reach to even greater numbers of under-resourced young people. Anna Searle, CEO at The Access Project, commented: “At… Read more