…s the power to change the way we think about learning and development. This will help to break down the systemic barriers that prevent people with Down syndrome from living their fullest lives. Beyond the Down syndrome community, this could also have far-reaching implications for others living with cognitive challenges.”…
…as the power to change the way we think about learning and development. This will help to break down the systemic barriers that prevent people with Down syndrome from living their fullest lives. Beyond the Down syndrome community, this could also have far-reaching implications for others living with cognitive challenges.” …
…who either have a hearing in the family court or questions about legal processes, can easily obtain the information they need. Find out more below. The Law Clinic offers free, independent and confidential legal advice and support to people facing family law matters across Chelmsford, Cambridge and Peterborough – giving communities vital access to justice. We can also assist with employment law matters in our Cambridge clinic. With recent cutbacks…
…us to consider and evaluate our purpose and benefit. The modern universities represented in the University Alliance have always put their civic relationship at the heart of their work. Our engagement with colleges, local employers and community leaders help to inform the vital contribution we make to our areas and our work in shaping the workforce of tomorrow. At a time of huge economic, political and social change, universities remain vital civi…
…rking in partnership with schools as the most effective ways of supporting underrepresented groups to apply to university. It also backs a continued strong role for the functions of the Office for Fair Access (OFFA) and bolstering the National Collaborative Outreach programme when the Office for Students comes into being. The report goes beyond access to look at retention, progression and graduate success – and sets this within the context of univ…
…ve also got students involved in tackling wider social issues such as homelessness, the refugee crisis and food poverty.” Purple Door, acts as a link between nearly 200 organisations, including schools, the NHS, Hampshire Constabulary, councils and charities, and students who can give a long-term commitment or who are hoping to find roles relevant to their future careers. Current roles include helping children at a local school learn to code, beco…
…nior management roles within the organisation. A ‘flying faculty’ approach combines traditional classroom teaching methods, online digital media and independent study. The combined outstanding contribution of both KPIT’s and the university’s teams has been recognised in Coventry University’s Staff Excellence Awards for two years running. KPIT has welcomed the rapid implementation of the courses, a direct consequence of the innovative ‘flying facul…
…d and represents a coordinated approach and commitment across the UK.” Professor Steve West, Vice-Chancellor of the University of the West of England said: “Many institutions have been proactive in addressing concerns about grade inflation within a complex system. This statement builds on the sector’s ongoing commitment to protecting the value of UK degrees, recognising that we have a collective responsibility to get this right. “It is important t…
…sure no one is held back from making the most of their time studying.” Notes to editors Our written evidence to the NUS Poverty Commission can be found here….
…You can watch the discussion on Parliamentlive.TV or read the transcript here. Maddalaine also wrote a letter to the committee to support key issues she highlighted to the Committee. You can read the letter here….
