Supporting Service Students to Thrive at University: Higher Education Evidence, Policy and Practice
Commissioned by: The Naval Children’s Charity & The SCiP Alliance
Produced by: Academic Consulting and Education Services (ACCESS)
Funded by: Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust
Topic: Higher Education
Type: Research Report
Audience: Higher education leaders | Student support professionals | Researchers | Policymakers
Geography: UK-wide
Purpose: To better understand the experiences of students from Armed Forces families and identify how higher education providers can strengthen support, improve student success and remove barriers to participation.
Related to: Thriving Through Childhood and Beyond
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Why this research matters
More Service children are progressing into higher education, yet their experiences and support needs remain underrepresented in research and practice. This report provides the evidence needed to help universities better understand this student group and create environments where they can feel supported, succeed and thrive.
Key insights
- Presents a UK-wide evidence base on the experiences of students from Armed Forces families in higher education.
- Draws on existing research alongside new evidence from students and higher education professionals.
- Identifies priorities for universities to strengthen student success, belonging and institutional support.
- Sets out recommendations for policymakers and sector partners to address wider systemic barriers.
- Informs the development of the Thriving Lives Toolkit for Universities, supporting evidence-led practice across the higher education sector.
Who this research is for
- University leaders
- Student support and widening participation professionals
- Researchers
- Policymakers
- Organisations supporting Service children and Armed Forces families
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