Young people whose families have little or no experience of higher education and university are less likely to view it as a possibility, and often feel that it is not somewhere they belong.
Several organisations are trying to encourage young people from lower socio-economic backgrounds to pursue higher education and support them through the daunting application process. It's crucial that we support their efforts to raise the aspirations of young people from low-income backgrounds to give them the confidence and skills to go to university and compete for the most sought-after jobs.
CASE STUDY 1
IntoUniversity offers children and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds ongoing support to achieve and retain a university place. The service aims to address under-achievement and social exclusion among young people by offering an extensive programme of out-of-school study, mentoring, coaching and personal support.
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