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Attendees at #OUAPSconference21 today may be interested in this new free course centred on #StudentCarers experiences accessing, participating and succeeding in HE @access_observe
This #YoungCarersActionDay we've a FREE course for staff at Scotland's unis to support their students who are also #YoungCarers. It was developed with @CarersTrustScot & supported by @ScotFundCouncil: ow.ly/LYs950DZiu5
#CareAwareUni #StudentCarers #GoingHigher
ALT Graphic reads 'Carer Aware at University'
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our access and student success colleagues are excited to be presenting at this conference today
Day two of the #OUAPSconference21 kicks off soon, today we're focusing on Carer, Care Experience and Estranged Students. Looking forward to seeing you there....
@OpenUniversity
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@access_observe listening to Dr Stephanie Mckendry talking about how HE providers can learn from the experiences of carers and care experienced to benefit all students - it doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game. @UniStrathclyde
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Be colour brave not colour blind #WPseminars @access_observe @edgehill great initiatives and ideas to create a sense of inclusivity #belonging
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Diversity does not equal inclusion says Omitolani a BAME student advocate #WPSeminars @access_observe @UniofHerts THAT’s my take home today!!
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Avoid photocopying the past! Great session @access_observe developing diverse and inclusive practice that respects everyone. It was inspiring to hear about the student advocate approach @UniofHerts and insights into practice. Thanks to all the speakers #WPseminars #growthmindset
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@access_observe great to hear Tolani talk about his experience as a BAME Advocate @UniofHerts #WPSeminars
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👍 Woah, this is an excellent blog by colleagues at @SHU_StEER. Essential reading for fellow WP evaluators.
New blog: Building an Evaluative Mindset: Programme (Activity/Intervention) Design by @alandonnelly90.
This is the 4th blog out of 6 looking at the @officestudents Evaluation Framework and how to apply it in practice. Loads of resources here to help!
blogs.shu.ac.uk/steer/2020/0…
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Yay John Butcher 👍🎉👏@access_observe from your pals @OUScotland nitter.cf/tel_design_ou/status/1…
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I left school at 15, I didnt even attend for almost the last 2 years of my schooling. I had no formal qualifications. I have since earned a few qualification and in October I start my access course with @OpenUniversity leading to a BA degree. I’m 51, your never to old yo learn
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#OUWPconference @ProfJStevenson questions whether the language of #WideningParticipation 'others' learners, reinforces deficit approach
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Fantastic talked about online learning from @copacathy many thanks for a clear and informative presentation @access_observe
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Issues of consent, use of data, ethics and implications of GDPR on #WideningParticipation activities being discussed now by Katherine Sela from @SurreyOutreach #OUWPconference @access_observe
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Roadtripping w/ @ScoobyLuce to @access_observe @OpenUniversity WP conference! Always one of THE events of the WP calendar!
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Ready to talk about the BME Degree awarding gap with @access_observe #OUWPSeminars
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Office for Students Chief Exec @nicoladandridge absolutely right to define continued fall in mature student numbers as a critical economic and social issue. nitter.cf/nicoladandridge/status…
I’m watching the end of cycle data from @ucas_corporate with great interest. Falling mature student numbers a concern - we need more upskilling not less nitter.cf/ucas_corporate/status/…
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Today the Government published its careers strategy. gov.uk/government/publicatio…. I welcome an all age strategy and I am pleased to see adults considered in this document however, the careers IAG should be properly funded and integrated onto the education offer. @suepemberholex
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Regional disparities in economic performance are greater in the UK than in any other European country: goo.gl/fX77HC #StateOfTheNation17
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Our ‘Admissions in Context’ report shows leading universities need to do more to improve access suttontrust.com/research-pap…
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Earning while learning in England is in crisis. The PM’s university review needs to focus where it matters most. universitiesuk.ac.uk/blog/Pa…