§ Mrs. Anne CampbellTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what action he is taking to increase access to the top universities. [132607]
§ Mr. WicksIn September, we launched a three-year, £150 million programme, the Excellence Challenge to further widen participation in higher education. All higher education institutions in England, 800 secondary schools and 600 FE Colleges in Excellence in Cities areas will be funded. They will work with young people from the age of 13 and provide them with the information, resources and encouragement which they need to apply for and enter higher education, including the most demanding institutions.