Our Commitment to Access and Participation

Watney College is committed to making higher education accessible to all, regardless of background, identity or circumstance. We actively work to widen participation and support every student to succeed throughout their studies and beyond.

Who We Support

We are committed to improving access and outcomes for students from underrepresented groups, including:

Students from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities
Mature students and working adults
Students from low-income households
Students with disabilities
Care leavers and estranged students
Refugees and asylum seekers
Students with specific learning difficulties

How We Support You

Personal tutoring and one-to-one academic guidance
Access to our WCSMS (VLE)
Mental health and wellbeing support
Mitigating circumstances process
Flexible delivery models including blended and in-person learning
Employer-aligned programmes supporting workforce progression

Access, Success and Progression

We monitor student data to identify and close participation and attainment gaps. Our goal is to ensure every student regardless of background, has an equal opportunity to access, succeed in and progress from their studies at Watney College.

Last reviewed: November 2025 | Next review: November 2026

Download the full Access and Participation Statement (PDF)