We’re thrilled to present a special guest blog by Segen, a Year 13 student who took part in our Application Mentoring in the 2020-21 cycle. Segen explains how working with OSCAR, and particularly her mentor, helped her navigate a challenging period.
The debate about whether institutional racism exists or not is a harmful distraction from the real work of combating its pervasive influence. At Causeway, we’re maintaining our focus on fixing the system, not fixing the young people for whom that system presents significant barriers, writes CEO Sam Holmes.
Claire Rodin, Assistant Headteacher and Head of Sixth Form at a comprehensive school in South London, brings an invaluable perspective to the PQA debate. Drawing on her many years of experience supporting students applying to HE, Claire explains some of the more surprising ways the current admissions system benefits those most in need of support.
