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How we help schools and colleges

How we help schools and colleges

Our free continuous professional development opportunities are designed to equip you with supporting your students’ progression to competitive university choices.

Supporting Teachers & Advisers: Funded CPD for Schools & Colleges

A partnership of 24 Russell Group universities, Advancing Access supports teachers and advisers with high-quality CPD opportunities, including in-school sessions, events, and resources.

61%Of mainstream state schools (with a sixth form) and FE colleges in England have engaged with Advancing Access since 2016.
9,755Users have engaged with the project since 2016 either by registering on the website or taking part in an event.
1,200Teachers and advisers from 86 UK state schools and colleges participated in our CPD sessions, a 40% increase from 2022/2023!
CPD resources for In-school sessions and events


Explore our range of events, including expert-led workshops and CPD sessions, designed to help you support students on their path to Russell Group universities.

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Our resources cover topics such as supporting learner decision-making, understanding university admissions and writing academic references. All our resources are available free of charge.

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Advancing Access can deliver free CPD sessions for groups of teachers and advisers either at your institution, or online. 

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Gatsby Benchmarks

Our CPD materials and events equip teachers and advisers with knowledge, tools and resources which align with careers guidance strategies like the Gatsby Benchmarks, ensuring students receive comprehensive support in their education and career development. 

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