{"product_id":"losing-out-9781861345080","title":"Losing out?","description":"\u003cp\u003eBy tracking a group of qualified but socio-economically disadvantaged young people, this study identifies the factors which impact upon their HE careers. It examines factors that govern levels of success as well as those that impede the progress of academically able but disadvantaged young people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nThe study uses both quantitative and qualitative methods to follow the progress of 395 young people from schools located in disadvantaged areas. It identifies factors that hinder their progress as well as the ways in which they overcome barriers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nWhile there has been much recent debate on the obstacles to widening HE participation, this is the first study to follow a group of disadvantaged students through HE.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nWidening access to HE remains high on the political agenda with universities attempting to respond to the government's commitment to providing places for 50% of young people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nThe report is aimed at academics and policy makers. It will be of particular interest to people within schools and universities who are attempting to implement a wider access agenda and wish to learn more about the nature of the barriers faced by disadvantaged students.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alasdair Forsyth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48281103827195,"sku":"9781861345080","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/9781861345080_a4927d63-a4d9-4c7d-87c6-f6db0475ff2e.jpg?v=1772487836","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/losing-out-9781861345080","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}