Written questions

Universities: Admissions

2026-05-28 · Department for Education · 4253 · Official question

Shivani Raja

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of trends in the level of disparities in access to university preparation opportunities, including university taster days, residentials and personal statement support wor

Answer

Higher education (HE) should be available to all with the aptitude and desire to access it regardless of their background or where they live in the country. However, progression to HE is currently noticeably higher in London relative to other regions in E...