History
The AchieveAbility National Network developed from the Aimhigher HEFCE funded Project that ran from July 2004 to July to 2006.
The AchieveAbility Aimhigher Project was part of a national initiative funded by HEFCE (Higher Education Funding Council for England) to inform and encourage wider participation in Higher Education.
The Project, which received £478,000 funding, was led by the University of Westminster and based on a partnership of Aimhigher regions, voluntary and educational sector organisations.
In order to achieve the aim of breaking down barriers to Higher Education for students with SpLD, the AchieveAbility Aimhigher Project initiated activities under three different strands:
Strand 1.National disability awareness programme for SpLD students and Aimhigher staff.
Strand 2.National aspiration raising programme using role model ambassador students who themselves have specific learning differences.
Strand 3.Regional attainment programme focused on the mechanisms which support the attainment and progression of SpLD learners. Researching patterns of progression and supporting staff development.
West Midlands Aimhigher region
South West Aimhigher region
The British Dyslexia Association
Dyslexia Action (formerly The Dyslexia Institute)
University of the Arts
Richmond upon Thames College
Westminster Kingsway College
Pimlico School
East of England Aimhigher region
London Aimhigher region
Yorkshire & Humber Aimhigher region
The AchieveAbility Aimhigher Project was part of a national initiative funded by HEFCE (Higher Education Funding Council for England) to inform and encourage wider participation in Higher Education.
The Project, which received £478,000 funding, was led by the University of Westminster and based on a partnership of Aimhigher regions, voluntary and educational sector organisations.
In order to achieve the aim of breaking down barriers to Higher Education for students with SpLD, the AchieveAbility Aimhigher Project initiated activities under three different strands:
Strand 1.National disability awareness programme for SpLD students and Aimhigher staff.
Strand 2.National aspiration raising programme using role model ambassador students who themselves have specific learning differences.
Strand 3.Regional attainment programme focused on the mechanisms which support the attainment and progression of SpLD learners. Researching patterns of progression and supporting staff development.
AchieveAbility Project Partners:
West Midlands Aimhigher region
South West Aimhigher region
The British Dyslexia Association
Dyslexia Action (formerly The Dyslexia Institute)
University of the Arts
Richmond upon Thames College
Westminster Kingsway College
Pimlico School
East of England Aimhigher region
London Aimhigher region
Yorkshire & Humber Aimhigher region