Widening Participation and its Communities
This research, supported by HEFCE, is based in Hastings, and is part of a larger project in five constituencies selected on the basis of low levels of young participation in Higher Education in urban, rural and coastal areas. The aims of the study are to provide all parties with a better understanding of the social, economic and cultural factors that might lie behind the low participation rates in each community, in order to establish what might be done to improve them, and to commit institutions to embedding strategic activity that will widen participation across the areas studied.
Evaluation of Brighton and Hove Adult Learning Strategy 2007- 2010
This is a qualitative review of the Adult Learning Strategy carried out with members of the Adult Learning Group, partner colleges and community partners in the city. It determined progress in the provision of learning opportunities, inclusive learning, information, advice and learner support, joint planning, support for high quality provision, and maximising funding opportunities.