Action on Access

An investigation of changes in admissions practice that took place between 2007-2008 that relate to the admissions of applicants with vocational qualifications, and issues that continue to act as obstacles to the admissions of those with vocational qualifications.

CFE

Known Unknowns: the demand for higher level skills from business (2008)

This research report assess the extent and nature of demand for higher level skills from businesses in the East Midlands.

DIUS/SPA

Fair admissions to higher education: a review of the implementation of the Schwartz Report principles three years on (2008)

This review report examines how the principles outlined in the Schwartz Report have been implemented and what changes have occurred in admissions processes in higher education the support the Schwartz Report’s five principles.

FDF

Developing higher skills in the UK workforce: a guide to collaboration between higher education and employers (2008)

This report seeks looks at route maps to closer working between HE, SSCs and employers

The Sutton Trust

Increasing higher education participation amongst disadvantaged young people and schools in poor communities (2008)

This interim report proposes concrete policy recommendations designed to increase the proportion of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds entering higher education