Is it time for radical solutions when it comes to getting poorer students into top universities?

There is an interesting article in the education section of The Independent today that focuses on the reasons why poorer students tend to have difficulty accessing higher education in top UK universities.  It also suggests some new approaches that could be used to improve access.

Ethnic minorities perceive professions as closed off

Careers in professions including banking, politics, law and journalism are perceived to be closed off to ethnic minorities living and working in Britain, according to a report from Race for Opportunity, Business in the Community’s race diversity campaign.

The report, which surveyed of the attitudes of 1,500 people from all the main ethnic groups living in the UK, including white Britons, reveals that 60% of white respondents saw no barriers to careers in the professions.

See the full report

Election issues around disability

With the election just about upon us and many people still undecided on which way to vote, Disability Now  is running a series of news stories on political issues around disability.

 Including articles on how to improve full inclusion in education,  what effects different parties will have on work capability and how the autism strategy is missing various links the range of stories Disability Now are presenting could help you decide which way to vote.

Don’t forget to have your say about issues that will affect you!