Forum Targets
The Forum targets for the period 2004-2008 were agreed at the Forum conference in May 2005. These reflect regional priorities based on Scottish Executive measures for improving participation by those in the most economically disadvantaged groups
Scottish Executive Measure 1
Increase in numbers of young people from schools with low progression rates entering higher education
| Priority Target Groups | Indicators of Success |
|---|---|
| Schools with low progression rates to HE | Increase in numbers (from school leaver destination statistics) Attitudinal change over a period of time (through longitudinal surveys) |
| Schools with low progression rates to FE | |
| First in family to enter higher education | |
| Young people from areas of deprivation attending schools with relatively high progression rates | |
| Groups at risk – travellers, underachieving boys, young mothers | |
| Parents, teachers, careers staff and other influencers |
Scottish Executive Measure 2
Increase in numbers of adults from Deprivation Zone (DZ) 5 progressing towards higher education
| Priority Target Groups | Indicators of Success |
|---|---|
| People living in regeneration areas identified in Community Plans | Increase in numbers participating from regeneration areas Increase in opportunities available for progression Increased and improved information available |
| Unemployed adults | |
| People with disabilities | |
| Black and ethnic minority groups | |
| Those excluded by location (particularly remote and rural areas) |
Scottish Executive Measure 3
Increase numbers entering HEIs from FECs with advanced standing
| Priority Target Groups | Indicators of Success |
|---|---|
| Students on HN courses | Increase in number of articulating courses Increase in number of students following these routes |
| Staff in HEIs and FECs |
