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Keep up to date with all things Access to Higher Education! Welcome to the Open Awards Access to Higher Education page!

This page is the hub of information all things Access to HE from new Diploma developments and policy changes to funding updates and peer-to-peer information sharing. For more information about out Access to HE feel free to post comments here or alternatively you can email the team on [email protected]

05/06/2026

World Environment Day 2026: Climate Action

At our Education Insights event, Dr Tony Bradley (Liverpool Hope University) shared how the climate crisis is shaping how young people feel about the future 🌍
But his message was clear: action creates hope.

This World Environment Day, let’s move from eco-anxiety to eco-action and empower learners to make a difference 💚

🎥 Watch the full talk: https://openawards.org.uk/education-insights/

04/06/2026

How do you ensure high-quality safeguarding in Alternative Provision?

For , we're shining a spotlight on how Provisions Plus+ help Alternative Provision providers embed safeguarding into daily practice and maintain high standards.

We spoke to Jade Neivens-Brown, who shared:
✅ The importance of safeguarding in Alternative Provision
✅ Why safeguarding training matters
✅ How Open Awards recognition boosted the credibility of their training

Swipe across to hear more about Provisions Plus+ and their safeguarding micro-credentials.

03/06/2026

Are you prepared for Martyn’s Law?

For , we’re sharing expert advice on what educators need to know about Martyn’s Law, The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025.

At Education Insights, Jeanne Fairbrother from SafeSchool gave us a masterclass overview of the law, covering:
📌 What it includes
📌 Its implications
📌 How educators should prepare

Want more advice?
Watch her full talk on our website:
➡️ https://openawards.org.uk/education-insights/
Discover how SafeSchool can support:
➡️https://safeschoolhealthandsafety.co.uk/

02/06/2026

“The qualifications have helped us become a go-to for parents who need support.” - Adele Scotton, Fountains Family Hub

Working within the local community and prisons, Liverpool Children’s Centres use Open Awards qualifications to help parents:
✅ Build confidence
✅ Strengthen family relationships
✅ Improve their understanding of parenting
✅ Gain their first certificates

Find out how Open Awards qualifications can support your learners and community programmes.

🔗 openawards.org.uk

01/06/2026

Explore what's on this June

This month, we’ve got plenty of opportunities for you to:
✔️ Share best practice
✔️ Discover our qualifications
✔️ Ask your questions
✔️ Learn about our processes and procedures

Register on our website: https://openawards.org.uk/training-events/

29/05/2026

“Education should be open to everyone who has the capability and the desire to learn.” – Julie Wilson, University of Liverpool

From mature student to Open Awards’ team member to Trustee, Julie Wilson reflects upon her personal relationship with Open Awards as we celebrate 45 years

Swipe across to hear her journey and celebrate with us.

28/05/2026

Are you a forestry works manager without a formal qualification?

Recognise your experience with our Level 4 Experienced Worker Assessment for Forestry Works Manager.

This assessment process includes:
✅ Self-submission of evidence
✅ Two-stage assessment

Next steps?
Find out more: https://silvestor.org.uk/fwm/routes

Forestry Commission Institute of Chartered Foresters

27/05/2026

📣 Access to HE matters and not just for adult learners!

Last week we were shocked to hear that some Access to HE Diplomas are being defunded for 16 to 19-year-olds.

Our CEO, Heather Akehurst discusses:
📌 The impact on learners
📌 The difference between Access to HE and V levels
📌 How Access to HE widens participation
📌 How it supports the economy

Read the full article on FE news:
https://www.fenews.co.uk/exclusive/defunding-access-to-he-diplomas-for-16-to-19-year-olds-is-a-mistake/

26/05/2026

🎓 New Access to HE units approved for delivery from 2026/27

We’re pleased to share our newly approved Access to HE units for delivery from 2026/27.

This expanded unit offer gives providers greater flexibility when designing programmes and supports clear progression across a wide range of subject areas, including healthcare, counselling, science, engineering and professional practice. The units have been approved for embedding across multiple Access to HE Diplomas and are ready to support curriculum planning for the year ahead.

Take a look through the carousel to explore how the new units can enhance your Access to HE provision.

To find out more, get in touch with the Access to HE team today ⬇️
[email protected]

22/05/2026

The celebrity Traitors has nothing on the Open Awards team 👀

To celebrate our 45th birthday and , we transformed the Open Awards office into the Traitors castle for our annual staff development days.

Organised by our very own Claudia (aka Heather), our hybrid team came together only to be torn apart by a series of epic missions and intense roundtables.

Our hyper-competitive team took the challenge very seriously but ultimately failed to root out the pesky traitors.

Alongside the chaos and conspiracy, our staff development days also included:
🛡️ Team training sessions
🛡️ Staff award ceremony
🛡️ Creative games
🛡️ The Open Awards sharing lunch

A huge thank you to our incredible team who continue to make Open Awards what it is. Here’s to 45 years of impact and many more to come.

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