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Our latest impact report reveals how intensive outreach makes a measurable difference to progression to higher education—especially for disadvantaged learners. Read the full report for detailed findings, analysis, and what is next for this type of impact research
We are delighted to announce the publication of our first Contextualised HE Entry Track Impact Report, based on longitudinal tracking data from all HEAT members.
In this report, we build on previous HESA Track impact research, triangulating findings that demonstrate the positive impact of outreach participation. For the first time, we are able to include previously unavailable controls for student-level prior attainment and disadvantage, in a quasi-experimental matched comparator group design.
Key Findings:
- Intensive outreach boosts HE entry by up to 29%
- Disadvantaged students benefit the most, particularly from Uni Connect-funded outreach
- Intensive outreach improves access to selective HE providers
- Sustained support across key stages is essential
Find out more by reading the full report.
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This report is only made possible through consistent data capture from the HEAT membership, and is an excellent example of how sector collaboration can continue to build evidence of impact. The data our members record on HEAT forms the largest and most complete tracking datasets of outreach participants, and is the data which underpins our impact research. For more information, see our HEAT Track Impact Reports.
You can explore your organisation’s Contextualised HE Entry Track dataset with the dedicated interactive dashboard. More details can be found in our Contextualised HE Entry Track launch announcement.
If you have any questions or feedback about this report, please get in touch with HEAT Support.
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