To support you with your admissions processes in an ever-changing HE sector, here are a number of handy resources, offering good practice guidance – we hope you find them useful. You'll also find all of the SPA resources, previously found on spa.ac.uk, here.
In the coming months, we’ll be sharing additional supporting materials, so make sure you check back regularly!
Admissions policies
View our range of resources to support with developing and reviewing admissions policies.
Admissions processes
Resources to support processes that are part of admissions, such as additional admissions assessments, managing mistakes, and the applicant experience.
Applicant experience
View resources designed to support you in enhancing the applicant experience at your provider.
Contextualised admissions
A range of resources to support providers using contextualised admissions processes to assess an applicant's prior attainment and potential, in the context of their individual circumstances.
Criminal convictions
Find out about the changes to the criminal conviction questions asked in Apply, and what this means for you as a provider.
Emerging cohorts
View our range of resources which share how you can help applicants with particular support needs.
Equality and diversity
Additional resources to support under-represented groups through the admissions process, and to ensure objectivity and consistency in approaches, including support with unconscious bias and positive action.
Qualification reform
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Widening participation
Working in partnership with charities and other sector organisations, we’ve pulled together expert information and advice to help you support widening participation – take a look.