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Tag: Next Steps

Opportunities for social mobility for young people in rural and coastal areas of England

  • 1 July 2026

Dr Chris Playford, from the University of Exeter, uses Next Steps data to explore how growing up in rural and coastal areas of England shapes young people’s chances of entering managerial and professional occupations at age 25, and the role that moving region plays in those outcomes.

Does growing up by the sea influence progression to Higher Education in England?

  • 6 February 2024

Dr Chris Playford, Senior Lecturer at the University of Exeter, describes his recent study which explores the role of geography in progression to Higher Education in England.

First generation university students need more advice, support and mentorship

  • 19 July 2022

Morag Henderson, Nikki Shure and Anna Adamecz-Volgyi report on their ‘first in family’ findings.

Is being the first in your family to attend university a sign of success of Widening Participation?

  • 1 October 2018

Morag Henderson and Nikki Shure investigate whether being the first in a family to attend university is a good indicator of the success of the Widening Participation agenda.

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