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This briefing is for staff working in universities and colleges. Here, we outline common challenges for students who participated in widening participation (WP) and outreach activities, and share examples of good practice being done around the UK to improve access to and success in higher education.

A great history personal statement is all about selecting examples and experiences that help to demonstrate your love of the subject. Show admissions tutors your unique interest in this subject over and above the syllabus.

There are many ways you can study, with different work combinations and locations, including distance or work-based learning, and more.

Once you’ve made the decision that HE is right for you, you might start thinking about how you’re going to prepare to study at university or college.

Following the success of the pre-approved unpick pilot last year, we are continuing to run the process for C&C 2025. You will be able to to opt in to pre-approving unpicking Confirmation decisions that have been made in error during the period of Confirmation and Clearing. Please complete the web form below to indicate if you intend to sign up, or not.

Here's a list of virtual tours and videos from universities and colleges, so you can see what it's like on campus and what facilities are available.

Nicola Dandridge, Professor of Higher Education Policy, University of Bristol.

John Cope, Executive Director of Strategy, Policy and Public Affairs, UCAS

We encourage colleagues in outreach teams to sign up here to receive communications relating to outreach and widening participation.