NEON – the National Education Opportunities Network
“Over 50% of universities admit less than 5% of white students from low participation neighbourhoods”
NEON's 2019 ‘Working Class Heroes – Understanding access to higher education for white students from lower socio-economic backgrounds’ report.
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.
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.
NEON member organisations
Individuals in NEON's network
Delegates attended NEON events since 2012
Exciting to bring together @SPEARLondon and @unlockcharity with so many university practitioners to talk about improving access to education for people with criminal records. 'If we believe in widening access, we have to work together' - @rachelrosetynan #unlockingpotentialHE
We need to change the language of student loans #highered https://wonkhe.com/blogs/we-need-to-change-the-language-of-student-loans/ via @wonkhe
Really pleased to be working with @taso_he and @ManMetUni on such an exciting and valuable project to support small-n impact evaluation in widening access across #highereducation https://taso.org.uk/news-item/new-research-partnership-small-n-impact-evaluation/
Was fantastic to be involved in the @GoHigherWY event today as part of this incredible team @LeedsGATE @SherrieRomany @MGreenfields @ACERT_UK @NEONHE 💪
Really nice to see momentum building to address educational inequalities for Roma, Gypsies and Travellers in West Yorks! https://twitter.com/LeedsGATE/status/1417497072090193929
An amazing session this afternoon with so much passion about Gypsy, Traveller, Roma and Showmen and Boater young people getting into college and university. Thank you @GHWY_skills @GTRSBintoHE @SherrieRomany @ForsterNatalie @MGreenfields @ACERT_UK @ttimesyouth and everyone else
Register for today's (19th July) 4PM event with @GordonMarsden @dannydorling @AndyWWestwood @matt_waddup @BaronessMorris @NEONHE
Pls see
@EHU_FOE
@TomBewick
@TraceOllis
@ProfJohnDiamond
@TheHKF
@CEOMKCollege
https://www.educationopportunities.co.uk/registration-form-he-challenges-after-the-pandemic-event-19th-july/
