Celebrating Access to Higher Education Learners
Access to Higher Education (HE) has been around for over 40 years and continues to support adult learners to bridge over into higher education. Around 37,000 learners register to study Access to HE each year and many progress onto higher education or into employment.
The current climate has brought about huge changes in how we work, with many students facing new challenges and barriers to learning as a result of Covid-19. It is important that we recognise and celebrate the hard work and determination shown by Access to HE students and share their outstanding achievements.
Keith Fletcher Prize
The national Keith Fletcher Prize Award Ceremony took place on the 12th April. The award was created in memory of Keith Fletcher and his contribution to Access to HE to celebrate Access to HE students and their achievements and is supported by all Access Validating Agencies (AVAs) including Ascentis, as well as the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA).
We are delighted that Sadie Coates, studying an Ascentis Diploma with the Nelson and Colne College Group achieved runner up in the ‘Outstanding Academic Achievement’ award category – congratulations!
“A career driven individual who has proved herself to be an outstanding student on the Access to Health and Social Care Professions course. Every assignment she has submitted during the course has been graded Distinction standard, and this has been successfully achieved by balancing her demanding work commitment.” Tutor
“An outstanding independent learner whose work demonstrates an excellent grasp of subject material, and the ability to write fluently with insight and understanding.” Judge
We would like to congratulate all the winners, runners up and nominees for their achievements and hard work. Find out more here.
Ascentis Excellence Awards
We are delighted to announce the winners of Ascentis Excellence Awards 2020-2021! We received a record number of nominations which have now been scrutinised by our panel of judges. The winners & runners up have been chosen for each category. All candidates were very worthy and it was a pleasure to read about their achievements and commitment to study.
Outstanding Academic Achievement
Winner: Charlotte Triolaire, Lancaster and Morecambe College
“This learner clearly demonstrates an outstanding commitment to study, beginning their learning journey in the UK at Level 3 Access to HE as well as taking GCSEs. They have never taken any form of formal assessment before this and also learning English as a second language. This learner has overcome immense adversity and has been committed to a challenging programme of study, achieving great success along the way. Truly inspiring and I am very pleased that this learner has achieved first prize. I wish them the very best for the future and may they be an inspiration to others.” Judge
Outstanding Commitment to Study
Winner: Shereen Omer, Bridgwater and Taunton College
“Well done! This learner has demonstrated truly outstanding academic achievement. A real high flyer, who most probably is unaware of quite how high they will go! Enjoy your future learning. Have courage and I hope you succeed beyond your expectations!” Judge
We are delighted to award the winners and runners up with cheques which we hope will help towards their future studies. All learners nominated for an award receive a certificate of recognition.
Fiona Lugiano, Group Deputy CEO at Ascentis, said “After what has been such a challenging time resulting in students facing more barriers to learning than they have done before, it is now, more important than ever, to recognise and celebrate the hard work and determination that is shown by Access to HE students. We are incredibly proud to celebrate their outstanding achievements.”
On behalf of everyone at Ascentis we would like to congratulate all students nominated for an award this year.
Ascentis Access to HE
As the largest Access Validating Agency nationwide, and with a ‘Low Risk’ rating from the QAA, we are proud to work with centres across the country to deliver high quality Access to HE Diplomas. Find out more about our Access to HE here.
Watch the short video below to hear the City of Liverpool College Speaking about Ascentis Access to Higher Education.
