• Are the benefits of FE and HE shared equally or do some groups benefit more than others?
• Do these benefits vary by the type of HE or FE study e.g. full degree or short courses, institution (university or FE college) or mode of study?

Background

Other DfE research interests for this pillar of the Opportunity Mission include enabling learners to make decisions that are informed by understanding the opportunities and support available, especially participation in further and higher education, and how continuing education affects their future opportunities. We are especially interested in practices in further and higher education that engage less researched groups, such as those with care experience, those with SEND, experience of Alternate Provision, and children with a history of offending.

Full details can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/department-for-education-areas-of-research-interest

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