Second report published in 2017. HEA to HEA, SOLAS and development of other agencies SOLAS learner Explore new projects with database (PLSS) and other agencies. 2015-17. Data strategy on access published in 2016. 3.2 To review current and new data Develop model to analyse HEA/HEIs Model developed to see how this may be geographic patterns of access 2016. developed to identify to higher education. Review targets geographic areas with high Subject to the outcome of this 2017. levels of disadvantage; and to work, review targets for analyse rates of participation in participation. higher education from those areas. 3.3 To develop mechanisms to Further develop systems to HEA/HEIs Data developed progression, retention rates and track progression, retention and published the student experience of rates and the student 2015-17. under-represented target experience of target student groups, including students being groups. supported by the SAF and the FSD. 3.4 To review progression to Review current and potential HEA Methodology employment and postgraduate data sources in order to developed studies by students from target develop a methodology to 2015–16. access groups. track outcomes for students from target groups. 3.5 To monitor the participation Continued analysis by DES and DES/HEA Reports published and outcomes for entrants from HEA. by DES. DEIS schools. HEA review of participation from DEIS schools to serve as an additional indicator. 3.6 To consult with students and Structured engagement with HEIs/HEA Review of prospective students to inform student representatives, in progress, 2017 the implementation and particular those from groups development of access policy. targeted by access policies. 3.7 To share knowledge and Convene annual forums of HEA/HEIs Forums/seminars disseminate information on access practitioners, held, 2016-19 effective initiatives relating to researchers and access. community/voluntary groups working in higher education through the REAL network for
Explore new projects with and other agencies. HEA, SOLAS and other agencies Second report published in 2017. HEA to development of SOLAS learner database (PLSS) 2015-17. Data strategy on access published in 2016. 3.2 To review current and new data to see how this may be developed to identify geographic areas with high levels of disadvantage; and to analyse rates of participation in higher education from those areas. Develop model to analyse geographic patterns of access to higher education. Subject to the outcome of this work, review targets for participation. HEA/HEIs Model developed 2016. Review targets 2017. 3.3 To develop mechanisms to progression, retention rates and the student experience of under-represented target groups, including students being supported by the SAF and the FSD. Further develop systems to track progression, retention rates and the student experience of target student groups. HEA/HEIs Data developed and published 2015-17. 3.4 To review progression to employment and postgraduate studies by students from target access groups. Review current and potential data sources in order to develop a methodology to track outcomes for students from target groups. HEA Methodology developed 2015–16. 3.5 To monitor the participation and outcomes for entrants from DEIS schools. Continued analysis by DES and HEA. DES/HEA Reports published by DES. HEA review of participation from DEIS schools to serve as an additional indicator. 3.6 To consult with students and prospective students to inform the implementation and development of access policy. Structured engagement with student representatives, in particular those from groups targeted by access policies. HEIs/HEA Review of progress, 2017 3.7 To share knowledge and disseminate information on effective initiatives relating to access. Convene annual forums of access practitioners, researchers and community/voluntary groups working in higher education through the REAL network for HEA/HEIs Forums/seminars held, 2016-19
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