Answers to Common Questions
What is Widening Participation
Widening Participation (WP) is aimed at promoting and providing the opportunity of successful participation in Higher Education (HE) to everyone who can benefit from it by addressing the discrepancies in the take-up of the difference between social groups.
More »What is the criteria for an Aimhigher school ?
Historically GCSE results (40% and under the number of students achieving A-C grades) have been the indicators of Aimhigher targeted work with schools
More »I am a new Co ordinator how do I get started?
In the first instance, the best way is to give the Aimhigher team a ring and we can go through the role with you. We can also send you sample reports and plans and put you in touch with other co-ordinators in your area.
More »How can I find out more about student finance ?
Most universities have Education Liaison/Widening Participation departments that schools can access as well as staff whose job it is to gve up-to-the-minute information on applying to university and specific advice on a range of student finance issues
More »What additional needs does the term Disability cover ?
There is no definitive list. The term 'disability' covers a wide range of health conditions, impairments and needs.
More »Can I use my Aimhigher money to visit campuses not in the London South area ?
You are actively encouraged to access as many HEIs as possible to give as broad a range of experiences to your Aimhigher students. This cost is me by HEIs.
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