The following websites will provide useful information about progression to university and higher education. You are also encouraged to visit individual university websites and those of further education colleges offering higher education courses. These should provide information about their widening participation and access programmes which are aimed at supporting learners from disadvantaged backgrounds.

DirectGov - www.direct.gov.uk search under ‘University and Higher Education’

Student Finance England - search on www.studentfinance.direct.gov.uk for information on funding and support for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Action on Access - actiononaccess.org – search under Higher Education, Further Education, Schools, Disability, Equality, Boys into learning, the site provides resources, information and a regular monthly newsletter.

Surrey County Council - Children’s Services www.surreycc.gov.uk – search under ‘14-19 Education and Training’, ‘College and Universities’, ‘Surrey Prospectus’ and ‘Key Routes’.

Connexions Surrey – is found via www.connexionssurrey.co.uk – search for information about careers advice and guidance on going to University and Higher Education