School tracking and access to higher education among disadvantaged groups

School tracking and access to higher education among disadvantaged groups

When students are tracked into vocational and academic secondary schools, access to higher education is usually restricted to those who were selected into the academic track. Postponing such tracking may increase the relative educational attainment of disadvantaged students if they have additional time in school to catch up with their more privileged counterparts. On the other hand, if ability ...

Disadvantaged learners and VET to higher education transitions

Digital Technology Access and Use among Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Groups in South Australia

This paper analyses the digital technology experiences of socioeconomically disadvantaged groups in Australia. It reports on a qualitative study which explored how these groups access and use information and communication technologies (ICTs), specifically computers, Internet and mobile phones. The ability to access digital information and communication networks (in particular via the Internet a...

ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION IN WALES A Report to the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales

Access, Choice and Participation in Higher Education

Geographical distance between parental home and college poses a potential barrier to higher education (HE) entry, and could be a deciding factor when choosing between institutions. In particular, those on low incomes or with strong family commitments may be constrained in their education choices because they cannot afford to leave home, or have personal or cultural reasons to remain close to th...