“It’s all about you…” A holistic approach to learner responsibility
Sharon Laurent

The hegemonic construction by the media of the ‘knife-wielding murderous youth’ resonates within the collective consciousness, often negating positive primary experience.

The impact in terms of HE progression can be that a personal statement that includes a BME profile with an Inner City postcode constitutes an immediate image of the need for emotional and academic support by many HE institutions. 

A holistic approach to student support