M. Doyle
Raised aspirations and attainment? A review of the impact of Aimhigher (2004–2011) on widening participation in higher education in England
Doyle, M.; Griffin, M.
Authors
Dr Martyn Griffin martyn.a.griffin@durham.ac.uk
Dissertation/SCA/SBP Supervisor
Contributors
MA Griffin rsjf35@durham.ac.uk
Other
Abstract
Aimhigher was discontinued on 31 July 2011. This paper reviews the literature analysing its contribution to widening participation to higher education in the UK. Successes of Aimhigher are considered alongside its challenges; particularly the necessity to situate policy within the diverse demands of 42 areas covering England. These issues are considered in the context of wider contemporary debates concerning the quality of research into widening participation and instruments used to evaluate policy. Four strands of literature are identified and analysed: Aimhigher's impact and evaluation, its effectiveness in targeting beneficiaries, the progression and tracking of students and policy.
Citation
Doyle, M., & Griffin, M. (2012). Raised aspirations and attainment? A review of the impact of Aimhigher (2004–2011) on widening participation in higher education in England. London Review of Education, 10(1), 105-115. https://doi.org/10.1080/14748460.2012.659060
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Publication Date | 2012-03 |
Deposit Date | Jan 20, 2012 |
Journal | London Review of Education |
Print ISSN | 1474-8460 |
Electronic ISSN | 1474-8479 |
Publisher | UCL Press |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 10 |
Issue | 1 |
Pages | 105-115 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1080/14748460.2012.659060 |
Public URL | https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1499817 |
Publisher URL | http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14748460.2012.659060 |
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