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How to evaluate an access and participation plan. Wonkhe. Anna Anthony reveals five tried and tested principles for successful evaluation of access and participation plans

Establish a system to enable a “single source of truth”

As good quality data are the bedrock of good evaluation, the first principle is that all APP evaluators must have a system in place, in essence, a central database in which they bring together, and monitor, all data collected within the institution that are relevant to their APP delivery. To read the article click here

A review of collaborative support for improving equality of opportunity in access to higher education Final Report Feb’ 2024 Authors: Dr. Sally Burtonshaw, Richard Eyre, Jonathan Simons, Pete Whitehead. Public First Ltd,

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Expansion of the student record: Analysis of consultation responses and decision OfS

In May 2023, a consultation on the expansion of the student record was published. The consultation was administered by Jisc and proposed changes to the collection of two main areas of student data. This paper summarises the analysis of responses provided by Jisc and the related decisions made by the OfS. click here to access the link

Wonkhe Student-staff ratios may not have an impact on the student experience after all

New data analysis from David Kernohan shows that, contrary to popular belief, more staff may not be the most important way to keep students engaged and satisfied with their experience. To read the article click here