Inclusive Practice project

Approaches to teaching, learning, assessment and student support that remove barriers to engagement are essential to enabling all students to succeed in higher education. IHE Members serve a wide range of student groups, with a prevalence of students from underrepresented backgrounds or those who face additional challenges. Our research highlights innovative, student-centred practices that provide flexible models of education, designed to create the conditions in which all learners can thrive.

In line with our 2030 strategy, which commits IHE to championing student interests and ensuring public policy reflects the evolving needs of all learners, the Inclusive Practice project explored how institutions support students during and after higher education study. 

The research focused on practical, real-world examples from across our membership, drawing on semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions with 19 IHE Members.

Stakeholders from across the sector helped steer the project, ensuring findings reflected both institutional experience and wider perspectives.

The aim of the project was to gain insight into how these practices contribute to equality of opportunity and genuine student choice. The resulting case studies showcase strategies IHE Members have used to remove barriers and support student success, offering lessons for both the independent and wider higher education sector.

Read the Inclusive Practice project report

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