Aimhigher and Widening Participation

The Aimhigher and University Campus Suffolk teams work together to promote widening participation (WP) in higher education.

Our role is to raise the awareness, aspirations and attainment of young people from under-represented groups in higher education. Our activities are aimed particularly at young people from disadvantaged social and economic backgrounds and people with disabilities.

The role of the WP Team is to:

  • Raise aspirations and motivation to enter HE among young people from under-represented groups, in line with the Government’s target that by the year 2010, 50% of those aged between 18 and 30 should have the opportunity to benefit from HE
  • Raise attainment of potential students from under-represented groups so that they gain the academic or vocational qualifications that will enable them to enter HE
  • Raise awareness and understanding of the different progression routes into HE via vocational courses – so that prospective students understand that A-levels are not the only option
  • Offer information, advice and guidance to potential students and their teachers and families

For more information about Aimhigher please visit www.direct.gov.uk/uni| or contact the Aimhigher team on 01473 343624.