Hi all, just a quick question
One of our schools is considering introducing literacy and numeracy testing at
a pre-interview stage during the admissions process. This is a vocational
school and have traditionally done things quite differently from our other
schools.
Thankfully they have approached our Diversity Unit for advice, to ensure that
this will not conflict with our equal opportunities policy.
I am slightly concerned that this is going down the wrong road, that instead
of widening access we would be 'narrowing' it. My worries are around the
issue of moving towards flexible entry criteria in order to allow access for
those members of society who may not have had the educational opportunities
prior to entry to higher education.
Does anyone else have similar issues or can lend some advice?
Many thanks
Kirsteen
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