In the past month two Access to Higher Education learners have applied for/been granted cash awards from two local charities.
Karen Brandom is a second year part-time Access learner who has been nominated for the Helena Kennedy Foundation, Nursing Bursary of £1,000. Karen has successfully completed year one of the Access course and has accepted a place on the Higher Education Diploma in Adult Nursing at Stoke Mandeville Hospital (University of Luton). Karen is an inspiration to other learners and a credit to her cohort. She lives in Heath and Reach and is the mother of seven children. Although Karen has to rely on public transport to attend College (taking four bus journeys each day) her attendance and punctuality are excellent; as is the quality of her work and her attitude to learning. Should she be awarded this bursary, Karen will put the money towards the purchase of a car.
Kylie Howard is a full-time Access learner who has been awarded £1,500 from the Kathleen and Michael Connolly (UK) Foundation. Kylie is due to complete her studies this year and has accepted a place on the BSc Midwifery course at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital (University of Luton). Kylie is a diligent and committed learner who always produces work of the highest standard. Kylie will put the money towards the cost of childcare for her two pre-school age children.
Access to Higher Education is a full-time/part-time, one year/two year, level three course. It provides a direct route into Higher Education for learners over 19 years of age. Traditionally learners go on to Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work degree courses at either the University of Luton or De Montfort University. The Access course provides them with a guaranteed interview at either of these universities.
Both of these learners personify the possibilities available locally to adults who wish to go on to study at university. They are a credit to their course and we wish them well in their future careers.
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