Universities and colleges increase outreach spend
A report by the Office for Fair Access shows that in 2010-11 English universities invested significantly more in outreach activities than in previous years
The latest annual monitoring report by the Office for Fair Access (OFFA) shows that in 2010-11 English universities and colleges invested significantly more in outreach activities than in previous years. These schemes are designed to raise aspirations and attainment among people from lower-income backgrounds and other groups currently under-represented in higher education.
The report, a joint publication with the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE), shows that outreach expenditure on activities such as summer schools rose by 15% to £45.7 million, up from £39.6 million in 2009-10.
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