Formed in 2018, this Group focuses on sharing ideas and existing practice around supporting BTEC students. It also provides a platform for research being undertaken in this space, with a view to implementing a more joined up approach across the sector.  Over the past year, we have developed a set of ‘Guiding Principles’ for academics and outreach practitioners working with BTEC learners at each stage of the ‘Student Lifecycle’ as detailed below:

Alex Blower – Southern Universities Network – ‘Championing fair admissions practices for BTEC students’

Becky Foster – University of East Anglia – ‘Conducting meaningful outreach activity with BTEC students in schools and colleges’

Becca Sykes – University of Leeds – ‘Supporting the transition and student success of BTEC students at university’

Chris Bayes – Lancaster University – ‘Understanding the needs of BTEC students through engagement with research’

Our session will provide an overview of each ‘Guiding Principle’ with some case-study examples to illustrate how these can aid academics and practitioners in supporting BTEC students at each stage of their educational journey.