Advancing Access
@AdvancingAccess
We provide free CPD resources, conferences and online events for teachers and advisers to help them support students’ progression to leading universities.
Our 2025 Teachers and Advisers Conference is fast approaching - book your FREE place now! 📆 Tuesday 15th July 2025, 09:30-15:15 🏫 Luton Sixth Form College 🔗 advancingaccess.ac.uk/events/cpd-con… Featuring HE workshops, a @RussellGroup Exhibition Hall and updates from @ucas_online

If you're looking for on-demand CPD, recordings are now available from the 2025 @AdvancingAccess webinar series. Topics include new Personal Statement guidance, updates on contextual admissions, helping students navigate student finance and the EPQ! advancingaccess.ac.uk/events/webinars
Summer's almost here - time to prep for the new academic year!☀️ 🎓 Check out our brand-new Clearing Hub: advancingaccess.ac.uk/clearinghub 🎓 Free CPD sessions (in-person & virtual): advancingaccess.ac.uk/request-a-cpd-… 🎓 Explore our CPD Resource Hub: advancingaccess.ac.uk/cpd-resource-h…

📢 Big news! We’re teaming up with @Causeway_Edu to deliver @suttontrust 's Teacher Champions Programme from Sept 2025! 🎓 Free webinars on personal statements, admissions tests & more - all designed for teachers and advisers. 🔗 Learn more: advancingaccess.ac.uk/events/advanci…
Thanks to all who attended our 2025 Teachers & Advisers Conference at @LutonSixthForm yesterday!🎓 Guests from across the region joined expert-led workshops on a range of HE topics, plus visited the Exhibition Hall to network with @RussellGroup reps. #AAConf2025

It's the day of our Teachers & Advisers Conference at @LutonSixthForm 🎓We're excited to welcome teachers and careers advisers to explore UCAS updates, the new Personal Statement structure, and 9 expert-led workshops. Attending? Tag us in your posts! #AAConf2025

Over 100,000 disabled students apply to UK universities each year🎓But what support do they receive once they arrive? In our latest blog, Laura Whitelock (@UniOfYork) explores the support available for SEND students + how teachers can help. 📖 Read more: advancingaccess.ac.uk/blog/support-a…

Great to host our latest CPD Day at @EastNorfolk !🎓 Teachers & advisers from East Anglia joined 3 expert-led workshops on UCAS references, personal statements & admissions tests. Thank you to East Norfolk Sixth Form College, our Russell Group presenters, and all who attended!

⭐ What makes a @ucas_online personal statement effective? Research has answers. With upcoming changes, it's vital to know what works - and why. Our latest blog article shares key insights from 3 studies + practical tips for teachers. 🎓Read: advancingaccess.ac.uk/blog/what-stud…

🚨Last chance to book! Join our 2025 Teachers & Advisers Conference 📅Tues 15 July | 📍@LutonSixthForm UCAS keynote & workshops on personal statements, medicine, apprenticeships & more - led by @RussellGroup experts. Book your free place now: advancingaccess.ac.uk/events/cpd-con…

⭐️Introducing The Clearing Hub - your go-to resource for Clearing support! Designed for teachers & advisers, it includes: 📚 Up-to-date guidance ✅ Tailored resources 🎓 Info on @RussellGroup Clearing Explore now🔗advancingaccess.ac.uk/clearinghub #Clearing2025 #Education #ResultsDay
The UCAS Personal Statement format is changing for 2026! Instead of one long piece of text, applicants will answer 3 questions. Year 1/12 students can use the summer holiday to get a head start☀️ 🎓Check out our latest blog article for tips and guidance: advancingaccess.ac.uk/blog/what-can-…

UCAS Personal Statement is changing for 2026 entry! It’s now split into 3 sections🎓 Our FREE activity sheets help students: ⭐ Understand the new structure ⭐ Reflect on skills & experiences ⭐ Build confidence to start drafting 🔗Download here: advancingaccess.ac.uk/cpd-resource-h…

As exams begin, Results Day & UCAS Clearing are on the horizon🎓 Students may use Clearing if: ✅ They apply after 30 June ✅ Decline offers ✅ Get no offers ✅ Miss conditions ✅ Exceed expectations Get ready with our free CPD: 🔗 advancingaccess.ac.uk/request-a-cpd-…

At the University of Exeter, we value the experiences students gain from undertaking the EPQ or studying Core Maths. Applicants taking these qualifications may be able to receive an alternate offer. Find out more by visiting our applicant webpages - exeter.ac.uk/study/applican…
UCAS 2026 applications are open! 🎓Students can start now, but can't submit until 2 Sept 2025. Need support with guiding your students? Our free CPD session, "Supporting students to make choices at 18", can help. 🔗Request here: advancingaccess.ac.uk/request-a-cpd-…

Join us at the @AdvancingAccess 2025 free Teachers and Advisers Conference 📆 Tuesday 15th July 2025, 09:30-15:15 🏫 Luton Sixth Form College 🔗 advancingaccess.ac.uk/events/cpd-con… Featuring HE workshops, a @RussellGroup Exhibition Hall and updates from @ucas_online
How do you keep up to date with changes in Higher Education? Our termly newsletter includes: 🎓The latest HE updates 🎓CPD & networking opportunities 🎓University experiences to share with students 🔗Sign up now: bit.ly/AANewsletter25

We hope you had a restful Easter break!⭐ 600+ teachers have joined our free CPD sessions so far this year - why not book one for you and your colleagues? This term’s top picks: 🎓 Personal statements 🎓 Clearing 🎓 Choices at 18 🔗 Book now: advancingaccess.ac.uk/request-a-cpd-…

If you work with students who will be entering university in 2026, you may have heard that some changes to the admissions process are upcoming. 🎓Book onto one of our free CPD sessions to help you stay informed and ask any questions: advancingaccess.ac.uk/request-a-cpd-…
