Widening access to higher education and improving student success
NEON – National Education Opportunities Network believes that access to and success in higher education should never be based on race, ethnicity or socio-economic background.
A brighter future for HE access
NEON is the professional organisation supporting those involved in widening access to higher education at all levels and in all sectors to affect change in their own organisations and communities.
“Over 50% of universities admit less than 5% of white students from low participation neighbourhoods”
‘Working Class Heroes – Understanding access to higher education for white students from lower socio-economic backgrounds’
A community for HE members
At the heart of NEON is a cross-sector approach bringing together Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), schools, colleges, the voluntary sector, professional bodies and employers. NEON grew from the need for a strong, coherent community of professionals that could support learners from underrepresented backgrounds to enter HE.
NEON is shaped and led by its members.
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NEON is the professional organisation supporting those involved in widening access to higher education at all levels and in all sectors to affect change in their own organisations and communities.