Why use Skills and Education Group Access?
Skills and Education Group Access is an Access Validating Agency (AVA), licensed by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), to validate and quality assure Access to HE Diplomas.Our Access to HE Diplomas have been specially developed in partnership with highereducation and further education experts to offer students a second chance towardsobtaining the skills needed to go on to study for a degree at university.
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With Access to HE Diplomas, it’s possible to build specific, academically sound pathways to higher education that take advantage of local university requirements.
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At Skills and Education Group Access, we allow Centres to write their own assessments, enabling experienced lecturers to craft accessible yet challenging assignments for students. We also provide support for assignment writing, as well as all aspects of running an Access to HE Diploma course.
… and support
When you’re running the course, our external moderators will be on hand to provide supportive visits and act as critical friends to keep you on the right track. All Access to HE Diplomas are supported by quality moderation, award boards and referrals. We’ll guide you throughout the whole academic year, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality classroom content.
How can I find out more information?
Please email us with any queries, or give us a call on 0115 854 1620. We would be pleased to help you.
Meet the Team
Julie Knowles
Head of Access to HEJulie has been working in the education sector for 20 years. As part of the Skills and Education Group Access to HE team, Julie works with colleges and universities to develop and quality-assure Access to HE Diplomas.
"Supporting tutor teams in our centres enables excellent progression opportunities for mature learners."
Contact Julie by email or call 0115 854 1620.
Kaye Jackson
Head of Relationship ManagementAs the Head of Relationship Management, Kaye is integral to building relationships with both current and new customers across the Access to HE educational sector, offering advice and guidance and becoming a critical friend to all our customers across the wider Skills and Education Group.
"I have worked in educational business development for 15 years and love helping customers to grow their curriculum, to meet the needs of their students. I am your first point of contact and support. Share your ideas with me and I will help you move them forwards. I always put the customer first."
Contact Kaye by email or call 0115 854 1620.
Susanne Penney
Access to HE OfficerSusanne is primarily responsible for registrations and certification for students studying one of the many Access to HE Diplomas and provides administrative support for Access to HE business activities and QAA requirements.
“I have worked here for 11 years and in 2017 I joined the Access to Higher Education team to provide a coherent and efficient service to our Access to HE Centres.”
Contact Susanne by email or call 0115 854 1620.
Aneka Cann
Brand ManagerAneka works for Skills and Education Group, overseeing all of its brands, including Skills and Education Group Access.
“When Skills and Education Group Access joined Skills and Education Group in 2017, it was a great opportunity for me to review and update the look of the brand and create a new website.”
Contact the communications team by email or call 0115 854 1631.
Meet Some of our External Moderators
List of Trustees
Andy Birch
Head of HE at RNN Group
Phil Bloor
Head of Admissions at Sheffield Hallam University
Yultan Mellor
Chair and Principal and Chief Executive at Northern College
Robin Webber-Jones
Vice Principal at The Sheffield College