NEON supports those involved in widening access to HE
NEON enables HE providers, and other organisations, to widen access to higher education and support student success, bringing about change organisations and making HE more equitable.
Affecting change across HE
At the heart of NEON is a cross-sector approach, bringing together HE providers, schools, colleges, the voluntary sector, professional bodies and employers, NEON is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) and grew from the need for a strong, coherent community of professionals that could support learners from under-represented backgrounds to enter, and succeed, in HE. NEON is shaped and led by its members.
NEON’s four key objectives
To increase the professionalisation of widening access work through the development and accreditation of practice.
To be a research and advocacy resource for those working in access at the local, regional and national level.
To develop and enhance practice and quality in widening access work.
To offer input and support to policy-makers and government from the widening access community.
All NEON’s work is based on a clear mission statement
Aim
To empower and enable those with a commitment to widening access to HE to affect change in their institutions and communities.
Vision
Access to and success in higher education should not be related to social background but based on ability and willingness to participate.
How your organisation can work with NEON
NEON is committed to working in partnership with other organisations who share its values. Most of what NEON does is forged in collaboration with like-minded partners.
To work with NEON please email: Martin Webster (Director, NEON)
Get involved
NEON is the professional organisation supporting those involved in widening access to higher education at all levels and in all sectors to affect change in their own organisations and communities.