1. Developing multi-dimensional change: an institutional and student focused approach for engagement and belonging

2. Presented by
Marva de la Coudray Head of Widening Participation SOAS, University of London Kaljit Virdee Operations Manager, HE Youth at Risk Zahraa Ahmed 2nd Year Student

3. Institutional context
Understanding institutional context and culture
Identifying and targeting students with specific characteristics
Approach to student engagement and success
Building cross-working relationships at every level
Next steps

4. Youth at Risk’s Programme
Who we are
Personal Development and Coaching Organisation
Our approach
Impacting staff and students’ mindsets, attitudes and beliefs
Delivering culture change programmes for staff
Improving student success and progression for widening access students
Our programme at SOAS
Trained 2 cohorts of students since 2015/16
45 students took part in the 3-day intensive with very powerful results
“This training is a journey like no other. It opened new horizons for me, powerful new ways to approach every aspect of my life. I now know I can take responsibility for myself, reach goals and have fulfilling relationships with others in ways I didn't know existed. I've learnt to be more present and less limiting to myself, and I got to do so in a safe and inspiring environment.”

5. Student impact Zahraa Ahmed, 2nd Year Student
Expectations of university
Choosing to engage with student support programmes
Programme experience, and personal and academic impact

6. Thank you Marva De La Coudray mc68@soas.ac.uk
Kaljit Virdee
@kalj18
More information about this approach:
HEFCE blog published on 5th April
A state of mind – why attitudes and beliefs matter for widening participation