1. Welcome and introduction
Douglas Blackstock
Chief Executive
5 April 2018

2. Access to HE: why it matters2

3. Access to HE: why it matters
Flexibility
Widening participation
Meeting the needs of local
communities
Building the skills base in key occupational areas and STEM subjects 3

4. 344 providers of the Access to HE Diploma (England and Wales):
80% - further education colleges
3% - universities
7% - alternative (private) providers
10% - others
data (provisional)

5. 24,365 applicants accepted to higher education:
23% from low participation areas
32% from ethnic minority backgrounds
85% over 21 years of age
data (provisional)

6. From all diplomas awarded
52% in health, public services and care
14% in science and mathematics
13% in social sciences 6

7. What’s next for Access to HE
Meeting local needs
Supporting service personnel
Degree apprenticeships
Supporting social mobility and widening participation for all

8. Thank you