Intercultural education strategy launch 16 September 2010 Presentation by Mary-Liz Trant, National Office for Equity of Access to Higher Education, Higher Education Authority

Current actions and initiatives in higher education An access plan – national, and in each higher education institution Data collection and analysis Qualification recognition – National Qualifications Authority Funding support for initiatives in colleges Outreach work with schools and communities Teaching and learning support, including language Research and evaluation

Challenges the new strategy puts before us Pro-active leadership Admission to higher education Identifying and supporting students in need Information for navigation Language support, other teaching and learning support Financial support, fees and grants Access to teacher training