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Community partnerships

Working with the local community to encourage academic success

We're proud to be part of СÀ¶ÊÓƵ's local community and we're committed to being a positive force in the lives of everyone who calls this city home.

Follow the links below to discover more about our work to widen participation and make a difference locally.

Children in care and careleavers

We are committed to supporting care leavers before, during and after their studies. Find out more about our work with looked-after children and care leavers.

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Black and minority ethnic communities

Find out more about our support for Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Communities and commitment to tackling race inequality for staff and students.

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Working with schools and colleges

Our Schools and Colleges Team can show your students what higher education offers, and help you guide them towards achieving their goals.

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Military service children

СÀ¶ÊÓƵ is a naval city and as such, we strive to offer extra support to military service children and their families. If you have served, or are currently serving in a branch of the British Armed Forces, you and your family are likely to be eligible for additional support while studying.

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Armed Forces Covenant

We've signed the the Armed Forces Covenant - a pledge to honour the Armed Forces and support the Armed Forces Community.

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Firesetters' Integrated Responsive Educational Programme (FIRE-P)

Alongside Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, we've developed a fire safety awareness programme for adults with convictions for deliberate firesetting.

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Police Education Team

Our Police Education Team (PET) delivers high-quality contextualised teaching and learning to new police officers at levels 4-6, as part of a Police Education Consortium with other higher education institutions. 

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