About

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.

Affecting change across Higher Education

At the heart of NEON is a cross-sector approach bringing together HE institutions (HEIs), schools, colleges, the voluntary sector, professional bodies and employers. NEON is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). 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 has four objectives

Development

To increase the professionalisation of widening access work through the development and accreditation of practice

Research/Advocacy

To be a research and advocacy resource for those working in access at the local, regional and national level

Quality

To develop and enhance practice and quality in widening access work

Support

To offer input and support to policy-makers and government from the widening access community

NEON Staff
NEON Executive C'ttee
NEON Members

All NEON's work is based on a clear mission statement

Aim

To empower and enable those with a commitment to widening access to HE to affect change in their institutions and communities.

Vision

Access to and success in higher education should not be related to social background but based on ability and willingness to participate.

Work with NEON - get in touch today

NEON is committed to working in partnership with other organisations who share its values. Most of what NEON does is forged in collaboration with like-minded partners. If you would like to work with NEON please email Dr Graeme Atherton, Director, NEON.