NEON – the National Education Opportunities Network
“Young people in the poorest areas of the country are up to 16 times less likely to go onto higher education than young people in the wealthiest areas.”
We at NEON believe that access to and success in higher education should never be based on race, ethnicity or socio-economic background, only a person’s potential and dreams.
Affecting change across Higher Education
NEON is the professional organisation supporting those involved in widening access to higher education (HE). NEON enables those working to widen access to HE at all levels and in all sectors to affect change in their own organisations and communities.
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.
Bookings for the 2020 NEON Summer Symposium is now open - 18th & 19th June at University of Exeter.
This year's theme is “Let’s work together - how can students shape the future of widening access”.
For more details and to book your place, please go to: https://www.educationopportunities.co.uk/events/summer-symposium-2020/
Only 35% of people aged 18-24 see #university as most important for life and career opportunities. Figure drops to 21% for those over 65. Read the full report into public perceptions on social mobility https://wonkhe.cmail20.com/t/d-l-xuhkdjt-jljiudkdll-i/
Chris, chair of the @NEONHE BTEC Working Group and other members of the group talking today at the #HELOAconference https://twitter.com/lenoonsbread/status/1218143308373004288
