British universities increase the number of places for low-income students

England's Minister of Education Joe Johnson urges universities to improve access to higher education for low-income students. The MP also proposes to try to reduce the percentage of black students dropping out.

After fierce criticism from the Prime Minister of the policy of enrollment in universities, the Cabinet issued a fresh order to the Office of Fair Access (USD).

The government is introducing new rules for British universities that will now require them to work more closely with schools in poor areas, according to The Guardian. Universities are also expected to reduce the percentage of black students dropping out, who are 50% more likely to get their documents back than others.

The report says that students with attention deficit disorder, or diseases such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, Asperger's syndrome, and other difficulties are among the target, prioritygroup.

“Today, about 40% of young people under 19 years of age strive to get higher education.However, the same figures for children from working class families give only 10%! ”- the Minister of Education told the Guardian.

“Only 6% of young students from developing areas will be able to enroll in Russell Group universities.If you want, for example, in Oxford, then this is 3%.The chances of such guys are five times less than those of ordinary peers. This is unacceptable in a country that believes in the realization of dreams, ”the minister summed up.

The premier announced that he wants to double the share of seats for low-income students by the end of the term of the current parliament. Also, the head of the Cabinet plans to increase the number of other ethnic minorities in educational institutions by 20% by 2020.

“Our message to universities is quite simple: to welcome children from the poorest parts of England. Time wants us to be innovative.universities should expand their summer programs and courses, and once new students are enrolled, all that remains is to help them continue their studies, ”suggested Jones.

Funding universities after newagreements have climbed from £ 444 in 2011-12 to £ 745 this year.

Professor Les Ebdon, Director of USD, said: “I look forward to working togetherwith ministers and staff from the entire higher education sector. We plan to increase our outreach activities. Our task is to open widely the doors to knowledge for those for whom it was only ajar. No one with potential should feel that there is a benefit from education. "