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Compact schemes in higher education institutions. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Looks the contribution of compact schemes to outreach and recruitment activities, and sets out some key principles for their use and further development. Discusses the types of compact scheme and their purpose; the eligibility and involvement of schools, colleges and learners; the coverage of schemes, and the benefits and outcomes for learners involved in them. Aims to provide a source of ideas and information to support institutions as they plan their own compact schemes.

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HEFCE2008/3230-09-2008 A4
57 Pages
Fair admissions to higher education: a review of the implementation of the Schwartz report principles three years on: report 1 - executive summary and conclusions. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Review commissioned in response to one of the Schwartz report’s recommendations for a further review after three years. This report, the first of three, summarises the evidence reviewed to examine how the principles outlined in the Schwartz report have been implemented, and what changes have occurred in admissions processes in higher education to support the Schwartz report’s five principles.

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136-08-HE/ON31-12-2008 A4
27 Pages
Fair admissions to higher education: a review of the implementation of the Schwartz Report principles three years on: report 2 - research findings. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Review commissioned in response to one of the Schwartz report’s recommendations for a further review after three years. This report, the second of three, presents the full research findings from the review which used quantitative survey data and qualitative case studies.

Internet only
137-08-HE/ON31-12-2008 A4
97 Pages
Fair admissions to higher education: a review of the implementation of the Schwartz report principles three years on: report 3 - themes and good practice case studies. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Review commissioned in response to one of the Schwartz report’s recommendations for a further review after three years. This report, the third of three, analyses the information gathered from ten case studies of English higher education provider institutions, drawing emerging themes from the research, and providing a series of good practice guides.

Internet only
138-08-HE/ON31-12-2008 A4
57 Pages
Fair admissions to higher education: recommendations for good practice [Schwartz report]. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Independent review by Steven Schwartz of the options that English higher education institutions should consider when assessing the merit of applicants for their courses, and to report on the high-level principles underlying these options. Includes recommendations by Admissions to Higher Education Steering Group that all universities and colleges should adopt as high-level principles of fair admissions.

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AHER303-11-2004 A4
90 Pages
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