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“I got five out of five university offers” – Ellie’s journey with The Access Project
Students and young people are at the heart of everything we do at The Access Project. Today, we’re spotlighting Ellie – a recent graduate from our A level programme who is ready to take her next steps at university. Ellie is… more
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The Access Project students beat the odds on GCSE Results Day
GCSE Results Day is a momentous occasion for pupils nationwide. As our pupils open their exam results, The Access Project is celebrating student success and thanking our volunteer tutors for their dedication throughout the year. Today, our mentors are in schools… more
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Students celebrate exam success on A level results day 2024
Hundreds of thousands of students are waking up to collect their grades on A level results day. On the biggest day in the school year calendar, young people across the country will find out how they performed in their A levels,… more
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“Supporting under-resourced students is critical to closing the disadvantage gap” – Our response to the EPI 16-19 student premium report
The Education Policy Institute’s recent report, ‘Closing the Forgotten Gap: Implementing a 16-19 Student Premium’, highlights the urgent need for additional funding for 16-19 year-old students. The report outlines that a new ‘student premium’ would give schools the agency and funding… more
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Future star Brianna secures spot at prestigious BRIT School
Meet Brianna – a student on our programme with a bright future at the country’s most prestigious performing arts college. While she waits for her GCSE results in August, she’s already secured her next step in education. This September, Brianna is… more
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“Tutoring makes such an impact, and it’s really fun” – Lottie’s volunteering journey with The Access Project
Lottie joined The Access Project in 2021. She took up volunteer tutoring as a way to give back to a good cause. Lottie started out volunteer tutoring for one hour per week, fitting her sessions around her studies at the University… 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… more
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Cost of Living and University Choices Report: Our recommendations for protecting young peoples’ futures
The Access Project is today launching its ‘Cost of Living and University Choices’ report, exploring the impact of the cost of living crisis on under-resourced young people. The Access Project is a leading social mobility charity dedicated to supporting under-resourced students… more
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Bouncing back from health struggles – “The Access Project has helped me gain my confidence back”
Imaani joined The Access Project in 2022, during a crucial time in her life. Having missed three years of school due to ongoing health issues that required frequent hospital stays, Imaani found herself in a challenging situation that put her education… more
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Cost of Living: Introducing our student researchers
The Access Project is investigating the impact of the cost of living on student prospects. Over the course of 2024, we have explored the strengths and challenges of our programme amidst the backdrop of financial uncertainty, investigating how The Access Project… more
