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IntoUniversity raises the aspirations and achievement of young people aged 7-18 living in disadvantaged communities close to our centres. Through educational, pastoral and motivational support we enable young people to develop employability skills, improve their self-esteem and achieve their goals.
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Situation
Children from disadvantaged backgrounds are 5 times more likely to fail academically than their peers. A 2009 Cabinet Office report found that young people from less well off homes are finding it more difficult than ever to gain access to Britain’s top jobs. Many of our primary students suffer from a lack of aspiration and low self-esteem and
Solution
IntoUniversity's Primary FOCUS programme is an aspiration and awareness-building project for children aged 7-11. Many of our children think university is 'not for people like them so we show them the opportunities higher education brings and inspire them to achieve. The FOCUS scheme includes hands-on learning and university visits to inspire the children and sow the seeds of aspiration. We aim to increase our students' knowledge of their future options and get them excited about learning.