Bettering partnerships between schools and universities

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How HE and secondary can work together to help students succeed

State schools find it harder to access partnerships with higher education institutions and schools that serve deprived communities are more likely to encounter barriers in getting university access help for their pupils relative to the private sector. This article examines opportunities to provide and improve partnerships between secondary schools and universities.

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