Raised aspirations and attainment? A review of the impact of Aimhigher (2004–2011) on widening participation in higher education in England

Aimhigher was discontinued on 31 July 2011. This paper reviews the literature analysing its contribution to widening participation to higher education in the UK. Successes of Aimhigher are considered alongside its challenges; particularly the necessity to situate policy within the diverse demands o...

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Main Authors: Michael Doyle, Martyn Griffin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: UCL Press 2012-02-01
Series:London Review of Education
Online Access:https://uclpress.scienceopen.com/hosted-document?doi=10.1080/14748460.2012.659060