There is a severe lack of robust evidence on how to improve the retention and attainment of students from disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds in higher education, according to TASO’s new report out today.
TASO welcomes the announcement made today by the University and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) about potential reforms to the higher education admissions process, making it fairer for all young people.
Social mobility in England varies significantly with large differences in earnings across the country for men from deprived backgrounds, compared to their more affluent peers – according to a new report.
TASO is partnering with three higher education providers to develop effective approaches to evaluating multi-intervention outreach and mentoring programmes.
Covid-19 is hitting the most disadvantaged the hardest. It’s even more vital to know what works in addressing participation and attainment gaps, says Omar Khan in a recent article for Wonkhe.