Young Participation in Higher Education in the Parliamentary Constituencies of Birmingham Hodge Hill, Bristol South, Nottingham North and Sheffield Brightside
Summary
This report is a summary of studies undertaken in four constituencies - Birmingham Hodge Hill, Bristol South, Nottingham North and Sheffield Brightside - to understand better the local and situated nature of processes that appear to be producing low rates of progression to higher education in the four areas.
By adopting a socio-cultural approach, the report provides a rich and complex picture of the processes that underpin the low rates of participation of young people from these constituencies in higher education. Educational outcomes in the constituencies reflect the dynamic interplay of cultural, social and economic factors across space and time. These interactive processes are implicated in the formation of learning cultures, identities and trajectories in the constituencies.
The study presents a case for higher education institutions to embed their support for widening participation directly within the educational provision for the constituencies in questions and to promote situated forms of action, based on a sound understanding of local areas. This, among other things, speaks of a different relationship and new forms of partnership between schools, local authorities, further education, higher education, business and young people, their families and the wider community.
The four studies
- Birmingham Hodge Hill (Adobe PDF 5.5Mb)
- Bristol South
- Nottingham North
- Sheffield Brightside (Adobe PDF 5.4Mb)
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