Common use of Additional Access Measures Clause in Contracts

Additional Access Measures. 4.1 Broad overview of investment in outreach and student retention Investment in outreach Example Activities Proposed investment Evidence base Comparison with arrangements prior to 2012/13 Collaborative outreach (Kent and Medway Progression Forum) to maintain and develop the collaborative outreach initiatives of the Aimhigher Kent and Medway project £50,000 Evidence of increased coverage / avoidance of duplication, joined up delivery with schools, FE, HE & Connexions. The work also involves sustained co- ordinated work over a number of years (Learner Progression Framework) and support with evaluation and impact analysis. New funding (also proposed for 2011/12 to facilitate transitional arrangements) CCCU Partnerships and Widening Participation Office (developing targeted activity with schools and colleges and improving research, monitoring and evaluation). This will also include new work in relation to the use of contextual data in assisting Fair £200,000 See 3.2 above re assessment of success of existing measures Current expenditure of approx. £200,000 (pay and non-pay) to be maintained to facilitate activity with target schools and colleges (ie those in areas of low HE participation) and work in relation to Care Leavers. Specific work (also linked to WPSA Access. objectives) to include: - Maintain Xxxxx Xxxxxx Trust Quality Xxxx (including £2k per annum subscription) - Summer schools (residential and non- residential) - Mentoring / ambassador schemes - School / visit days and master classes - School and college enrichment programmes (HE credits in sixth form) - Academy sponsorship: raising attainment in national challenge schools) - Progression Agreements with schools and colleges and apprenticeship schemes - Development of scheme to take account of contextual data in admissions Developing flexible and accessible modes of delivery e.g. blended learning, two year degrees, foundation years. £10,000 This is to facilitate access under the new fees / funding arrangements. The evidence base will need to be gathered to New activity support ongoing investment in this activity. Outreach and retention activity linked to improved student employability and Access to the Professions (especially for young males into teaching and nursing and social care professions) £10,000 Low proportions of young men in teaching (especially primary teaching) and in Nursing and the Allied Health Professions. New funding required. Not funded under current Access Agreement. Total investment in outreach measures £270,000 Investment in retention (specific measures) Student Retention (peer mentoring) £40,000 Improved student retention of under- represented groups in those Departments already involved in peer mentoring Currently funded by University Enhanced student induction / orientation including new ‘Flying Start’ classes for targeted students £20,000 National evidence of impact from University of Central Lancashire New funding Increased support for assessment / re- sit for target students £25,000 Support will be targeted to reduce withdrawals of students from programmes for reasons of examination failure New funding Staff development for more effective personal tutoring for £25,000 National Audit Office report on student retention New funding students from disadvantaged groups highlights effectiveness of Personal Tutoring in improving student retention Total investment in retention measures £110,000 Administering the Access Agreement £15,600 Based on current costs to HEBSS, staffing etc TOTAL (Access and Retention) £395,600 4.2 Financial Support for Students

Additional Access Measures. 4.1 Broad overview of investment in outreach and student retention retention* *The table below indicates new spend that is specifically targeted at new entrants in 2013/14 (2012/13 for part- time). These measures are to run in addition to and complement those already accounted for in the previous Access Agreement. Investment in outreach Example Activities Proposed investment Evidence base Comparison with arrangements prior to 2012/13 Collaborative outreach (Kent 2013/14 CCCU Outreach and Medway Progression Forum) to maintain and develop the collaborative outreach initiatives of the Aimhigher Kent and Medway project £50,000 Evidence of increased coverage / avoidance of duplication, joined up delivery with schools, FE, HE & Connexions. The work also involves sustained co- ordinated work over a number of years (Learner Progression Framework) and support with evaluation and impact analysis. New funding (also proposed for 2011/12 to facilitate transitional arrangements) CCCU Partnerships and Widening Participation Office Team (developing targeted activity with schools and colleges and improving working with the KMPF to improve research, monitoring and evaluation). This will also include new work in relation more fine-tuned targeting of resource to the use of contextual data in assisting Fair support sustainable progression related partnerships including with faith based schools and academies. £200,000 90,000 New Spend See 3.2 above re assessment of success of existing measures Current (12/13) expenditure of approx. £200,000 (pay and non-pay) to be maintained increased by £90,000 to facilitate activity with target schools and colleges (ie i.e. those in areas of low HE participation) and work in relation to Care Leavers. Specific work (also linked to WPSA Access. objectives) to include: - Maintain Xxxxx Xxxxxx Trust Quality Xxxx Mark (including £2k per annum subscription) - Summer schools (residential and non- residential) - Mentoring / ambassador schemes - School / visit days and master classes - School and college enrichment programmes (HE credits in sixth form) - Academy sponsorship: raising attainment in national challenge schools) - Progression Agreements with schools and colleges and apprenticeship schemes - Development of scheme to take account of contextual data in admissions Developing flexible Supporting prospective students to access, understand and accessible modes of delivery e.g. blended learning, two year degrees, foundation yearsinterpret the key information set. Linked to the university‟s strategic plan and change board # £10,000 20,000 (New spend) This is to facilitate access under in the light of the new key information sets and fees / funding arrangementsarrangements and in the light of target schools and colleges seeking clarification for their careers and guidance staff. The evidence base will need to be gathered to New activity Curriculum development work in collaboration with partners to develop £40,000 (New Spend) New activity programmes at foundation degree or diploma level to provide access for full-time students from NS SEC 4-7 # Progression mapping to support ongoing investment in this activity. Outreach the achievement of the university‟s stated target for 15% of numbers to come via collaborative provision with local FE partners.# £25,000 (New Spend) Lack of clarification and retention activity linked information to improved student employability and Access support progression decisions from FE to the Professions (especially for young males into teaching and nursing and social care professions) £10,000 Low proportions of young men in teaching (especially primary teaching) and in Nursing and the Allied Health Professions. HE New funding required. Not funded under current Access Agreement. required Total investment in outreach measures £270,000 175,000 Investment in retention (specific measures) Student Retention (peer mentoringPeer mentoring scheme for under- represented groups) £40,000 60,000 Improved student retention of under- represented groups in those Departments already involved in peer mentoring Currently funded from evaluation of existing PAL Scheme Current (12/13) expenditure of approx. £40,000 (pay and non-pay) to be increased by University £60,000 to facilitate additional activity. Enhanced student induction / orientation including new ‘„Flying Start’ Start‟ classes for targeted target students £20,000 National evidence of impact from University “What works – retention and success” project Current (12/13) expenditure of Central Lancashire New funding Increased support for assessment / re- sit for target students approx. £25,000 Support will 20,000 (pay and non-pay) to be targeted increased by another £20,000 to reduce withdrawals facilitate additional activity Development of institutional personal tutoring programme with specific attention to students from programmes for reasons of examination failure New funding Staff development for more effective personal tutoring for disadvantaged groups # £25,000 65,000 National Audit Office report on student retention New funding students from disadvantaged groups highlights effectiveness of Personal Tutoring in improving student retention Current (12/13) expenditure of approx. £25,000 (pay and non-pay) to be increased by another £65,000 to facilitate additional activity Total investment Investment in retention measures Retention Measures £110,000 Administering the Access Agreement £15,600 Based on current costs to HEBSS, staffing etc 145,400 TOTAL (Access and Retention) ): £395,600 4.2 Financial Support 320,000 (# see section 5 below for Studentsexplanation)

Additional Access Measures. 4.1 Broad overview of investment in outreach and student retention Investment in outreach Example Activities Proposed investment Evidence base Comparison with arrangements prior to 2012/13 Collaborative outreach (Kent and Medway Progression Forum) to maintain and develop the collaborative outreach initiatives of the Aimhigher Kent and Medway project £50,000 Evidence of increased coverage / avoidance of duplication, joined up delivery with schools, FE, HE & Connexions. The work also involves sustained co- ordinated work over a number of years (Learner Progression Framework) and support with evaluation and impact analysis. New funding (also proposed for 2011/12 to facilitate transitional arrangements) CCCU Partnerships and Widening Participation Office (developing targeted activity with schools and colleges and improving research, monitoring and evaluation). This will also include new work in relation to the use of contextual data in assisting Fair £200,000 See 3.2 above re assessment of success of existing measures Current expenditure of approx. £200,000 (pay and non-pay) to be maintained to facilitate activity with target schools and colleges (ie those in areas of low HE participation) and work in relation to Care Leavers. Specific work (also linked to WPSA Access. objectives) to include: - Maintain Xxxxx Xxxxxx Trust Quality Xxxx Mark (including £2k per annum subscription) - Summer schools (residential and non- residential) - Mentoring / ambassador schemes - School / visit days and master classes - School and college enrichment programmes (HE credits in sixth form) - Academy sponsorship: raising attainment in national challenge schools) - Progression Agreements with schools and colleges and apprenticeship schemes - Development of scheme to take account of contextual data in admissions Developing flexible and accessible modes of delivery e.g. blended learning, two year degrees, foundation years. £10,000 This is to facilitate access under the new fees / funding arrangements. The evidence base will need to be gathered to New activity support ongoing investment in this activity. Outreach and retention activity linked to improved student employability and Access to the Professions (especially for young males into teaching and nursing and social care professions) £10,000 Low proportions of young men in teaching (especially primary teaching) and in Nursing and the Allied Health Professions. New funding required. Not funded under current Access Agreement. Total investment in outreach measures £270,000 Investment in retention (specific measures) Student Retention (peer mentoring) £40,000 Improved student retention of under- represented groups in those Departments already involved in peer mentoring Currently funded by University Enhanced student induction / orientation including new ‘Flying Start’ classes for targeted students £20,000 National evidence of impact from University of Central Lancashire New funding Increased support for assessment / re- sit for target students £25,000 Support will be targeted to reduce withdrawals of students from programmes for reasons of examination failure New funding Staff development for more effective personal tutoring for £25,000 National Audit Office report on student retention New funding students from disadvantaged groups highlights effectiveness of Personal Tutoring in improving student retention Total investment in retention measures £110,000 Administering the Access Agreement £15,600 Based on current costs to HEBSS, staffing etc TOTAL (Access and Retention) £395,600 4.2 Financial Support for Students