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\nGateways Resources<\/a><\/span><\/span>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ specialty=”on” parallax_method_1=”off” parallax_method_2=”off” _builder_version=”3.0.74″ transparent_background=”off”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax__hover=”off” parallax_method__hover=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off”][et_pb_sidebar area=”et_pb_widget_area_1″ show_border=”off” admin_label=”Left Nav Sidebar” module_id=”left-nav-menu” _builder_version=”3.0.74″ remove_border=”on”][\/et_pb_sidebar][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ specialty_columns=”2″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax__hover=”off” parallax_method__hover=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off”][et_pb_row_inner admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″ saved_specialty_column_type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax__hover=”off” parallax_method__hover=”on” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” module_alignment=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n If your child decides to go into higher education, they could be eligible for a range of \u00a0schemes and programmes that would support their applications to a higher education institution and provide additional benefits upon arrival on a degree course. It\u2019s really important that you and your child are aware of these, to prevent them from missing out on an opportunity that they could really benefit from.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” module_alignment=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n What is an Access Programme?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n University Access Programmes are schemes and activities that are aimed at talented students from backgrounds that are currently underrepresented at higher education, to give them a taste of the university experience and help them take their first steps towards higher education.<\/p>\n PLEASE NOTE: A University Access Programme is NOT an Access to Higher Education course.<\/strong> <\/span>An Access to HE diploma is a formal qualification which prepares people without traditional qualifications for studying at university. They are delivered by colleges in England and Wales.<\/p>\n Who can do an Access Programme?<\/strong><\/p>\n They are usually for students in Year 12 or Year 13, who are currently applying, or close to applying to university. Each access scheme will have their own eligibility criteria that you will be able to find on the University\u2019s webpage, but they are usually based on things such as:<\/p>\n What are the benefits of doing an Access Programme?<\/strong><\/p>\n The benefits that your child may receive from undertaking an Access Programme MAY include:<\/p>\n What schemes are available at The University of Manchester?<\/strong><\/p>\n As your local university, it is likely that your child will choose to apply for an Access Programme at our university. To see the list of schemes, eligibility criteria and what they entail, have look at our \u2018Access Manchester\u2019 webpages: <\/a><\/p>\n http:\/\/www.access.manchester.ac.uk\/schemes\/<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\u00a0and watch this video:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=QIvvL0RWNaA&t=13s” _builder_version=”3.17.6″][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”3.17.6″][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” module_alignment=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n Contextual admissions refers to the process whereby universities and colleges use data and information, in addition to your child\u2019s UCAS application, to understand their attainment and potential in the context of their individual circumstances<\/p>\n Contextual data includes the use of educational information (school attainment), geo-demographic information (your child’s home postcode), and socio-economic background data (household income \u2013 usually shown by your child receiving free school meals, bursaries, etc.). It also includes the context of a child having been in care.<\/p>\n Research shows that socio-economic background, domicile, type of school, and subject choice can all impact your child\u2019s attainment at A level (or other Level 3 qualification). Contextual admissions is used by some HEI\u2019s admissions teams to mitigate these factors, and allows circumstances outside of attainment to be taken into account when a child applies to university.<\/p>\n Here at Manchester, we use:<\/p>\n If a student lives in a postcode that has low progression to higher education, they will receive a\u00a0WP flag<\/u><\/strong>. This means that our admissions staff will be encouraged to give your child\u2019s application further consideration than someone without a WP flag.<\/p>\n If your child lives in a low progression postcode and<\/u> meets at least one of the education indicators, or if they \u00a0have been in care for more than three months, they will receive a\u00a0WP Plus flag.<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0This would mean that your child could potentially be eligible for a contextual offer, which is usually one grade lower than the standard offer. For more information, visit our Contextual Data webpages<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, where you will also find a list of Frequently Asked Questions, should you have any.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”3.17.6″][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” module_alignment=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n Your child may also be eligible, either within their school or outside of school, for other forms of support, and may be able<\/span> to get involved in different activities relating to h<\/span>igher e<\/span>ducation too<\/span>:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″ saved_specialty_column_type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax__hover=”off” parallax_method__hover=”on” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.6″]<\/p>\n < back to main home page<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nAdditional support for your child when applying to HE<\/h1>\n
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Greater Manchester Higher<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span>\u00a0– GM Higher provide a large menu of outreach activities to help learners make informed choices about higher education. These activities include subject taster days, mentoring, summer schools,<\/span> and campus visits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n