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VIEW ALL -- 22/10/2019in Education, Latest, News & Media, Unlock's blog, Unlocking students with conviction
Blog – How can people with criminal records access higher education?
Evidence shows that some groups are disproportionately criminalised: care leavers, people from low income households and some ethnic groups. Despite education being widely recognised as a key factor in successful rehabilitation, admissions policies to date have presented psychological and practical challenges to access. When UCAS removed the crimin... - 22/10/2019in Education, Latest, News @ Unlock, Press releases and comment, Universities, Unlocking students with conviction
Ten UK universities lead the way by signing the ‘Fair Chance for Students with Convictions’ pledge
Trailblazing UK universities are leading the way in helping people with convictions access higher education by signing the ‘Fair Chance for Students with Convictions’ pledge. The pledge is the result of a 12-month project conducted by Unlock, a charity for people with convictions, and supported by the UPP Foundation, a charity founded by University...
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