Whilst we appreciate that figures for later years are only indicative we do require estimations inserted in each of the categories. Estimated Estimated Estimated Spend Spend Spend Activity 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 (£) (£) (£) 78,000 79,000 80,000 Bursaries Statutory Financial Scholarships Support Other financial Support 7500 8000 8500 Outreach 2250 2500 2750 Retention Research Activity Staffing/ 57600 Administration 142550 147100 151400 TOTAL Outline the key programmes/projects financed from additional student fees that will contribute towards your Institution’s performance? ( You are advised to refer to the appropriate section of the guidance notes before completing this response) The Open University does not charge higher fees and, therefore, does not have higher additional fee income with an impetus to spend a proportion on Widening Participation activities. However, the following contribute to the University’s institutional activities: Three 30 credit Access Modules provide a preparatory step into HE: Arts and Languages; People, Work and Society; Science, Technology and Maths. The modules are designed to: build skills and confidence in students with intention of progression to a degree pathway; and offer a broad overview of learning areas, to ensure that students make informed decisions about choice of pathway. The majority of Access students are individuals however, projects exist with partnering organisations, such as trade unions and community groups, to offer a bespoke package of more intensive support for groups as required.
Whilst we appreciate that figures for later years are only indicative we do require estimations inserted in each of the categories. Activity Estimated Spend 2017/18 (£) Estimated Spend 2018/19 (£) Estimated Spend 2019/20 (£) Bursaries 78,000 79,000 80,000 Scholarships Statutory Financial Support Other financial Support Outreach 7500 8000 8500 Retention 2250 2500 2750 Research Activity Staffing/ Administration 57600 TOTAL 142550 147100 151400 Outline the key programmes/projects financed from additional student fees that will contribute towards your Institution’s performance? ( You are advised to refer to the appropriate section of the guidance notes before completing this response) The Open University does not charge higher fees and, therefore, does not have higher additional fee income with an impetus to spend a proportion on Widening Participation activities. However, the following contribute to the University’s institutional activities: Three 30 credit Access Modules provide a preparatory step into HE: Arts and Languages; People, Work and Society; Science, Technology and Maths. The modules are designed to: build skills and confidence in students with intention of progression to a degree pathway; and offer a broad overview of learning areas, to ensure that students make informed decisions about choice of pathway. The majority of Access students are individuals however, projects exist with partnering organisations, such as trade unions and community groups, to offer a bespoke package of more intensive support for groups as required.