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Widening participation

Work by universities to increase the number of students from under-represented groups who go to university.

Also called
WP
Used in
All four UK nations (details may differ)
Topic
Higher education

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Access and participation plan England
A plan that English universities must agree with the Office for Students to widen access and success for under-represented students.
Contextual offer All four UK nations (details may differ)
A university offer with lower grade requirements given to applicants whose background suggests they have faced disadvantage.

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