Category: West Midlands
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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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“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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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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“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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“Students are facing huge barriers to education” – Spotlight on Safia, University Access Officer
“Our students are facing huge barriers to education”. It’s a tough time to be a young person in the UK. The university access gap is growing, rapidly, putting social mobility opportunities at risk. Students from the most under-resourced backgrounds are almost three times less likely to get into a top university when compared with more… 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
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The Access Project students elated with grades on A level results day
A level results day has arrived. For students across the UK, Thursday 17 August marks the day they find out their grades, and for many, their next steps in life. At The Access Project, we’re celebrating with our students as they discover their A level grades and their university destinations. Today, we’re sharing stories from… Read more
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Student spotlight: “Without The Access Project’s help, I wouldn’t have been able to reach my goal this fast”
When Parmida first came to the UK, she never would have thought she could achieve her dreams so quickly. Now, with the help of The Access Project, she’s on track to study Medicine at one of the UK’s top universities. Parmida is a Year 13 student from the West Midlands. An aspiring doctor, she started… Read more
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Nathan Sansom announces his departure from Chief Executive role
The Access Project announces today that, after four years as CEO, Nathan Sansom will be stepping down with effect from August 2023. Nathan has steered the organisation through a hugely challenging period, not least through the COVID pandemic. Working with the team, he ensured that our young people continued to receive our vital support to… Read more
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Student spotlight: “The Access Project helped me explore my career options”
Mizanul joined The Access Project as a sixth form student after missing out on clubs and extracurricular activities in secondary school. Now, he’s on track to place at one of the UK’s top universities. Mizanul is a Year 13 student from the West Midlands, who joined The Access Project for additional tutoring in biology. A… Read more