Commenting on the publication of the latest figures on full-time young participation in higher education by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, Sir Martin Harris, Director of Fair Access, said:
“I welcome today’s figures which show that more young people from lower socio-economic groups are going into higher education than ever before. The figures follow a continuing trend which has seen the participation of young people from poorer backgrounds increase by 3 per cent since 2002-03. This is a strong achievement which reflects the considerable efforts that the higher education sector is making to ensure that all eligible young people can access higher education, regardless of their financial circumstances.”