Jon Wakeford

Director - HE and PBSA consultant Co-Chair of @_NNECL UK Higher Education, PPPs, Investor Relations, Corporate Communications @Policy_Connect HE Commissioner

[Jon Wakeford @Jon_Wakeford]

Helping those with care experience helps all students facing disadvantage. In an election year it is more important than ever that care policy features front and centre of all manifestos. Let’s build a bridge over the cliff edges of care. @_NNECL #cep

[NNECL @_NNECL]

It was a real pleasure to go the Big House today sharing updates on the positive impact our Quality Mark has for students with care experience while studying & beyond. We also discussed the inconsistency of offers from LA’s & how this often negatively impacts our students.
#cep

[Jon Wakeford @Jon_Wakeford]

Thanks to The Verbatim Formula @PeoplesPalaceUK for a moving session and for helping us to distil the issues faced by universities and colleges in supporting students with care experience

[NNECL @_NNECL]

Delegates were asked, what are the issues in your institution?

#nnecllearningtogether

[Jon Wakeford @Jon_Wakeford]

Brilliant to hear the incredible and powerful voices of students #nnecllearningtogether

[NNECL @_NNECL]

Our Student Panel asks of the delegates today,
“Rain on us, give us that sun, and we’ll flourish.”
#nnecllearningtogether

🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻

[NNECL @_NNECL]

@RyanHensonUK kicks us off “we must end the diluting of ambition and encourage young people to aim as high as they can.”
#nnecllearningtogether

[Jon Wakeford @Jon_Wakeford]

Excited to attend my first NNECL Annual Conference. Amazing attendance and lots of learning on how to support students with care experience #nnecllearningtogether

[NNECL @_NNECL]

And we’re off.Thank you all for coming to our annual conference Learning Together
#nnecllearningtogther

[Jon Wakeford @Jon_Wakeford]

The last month has proved a very busy period for NNECL and the strategic direction of policy with respect to those with care experience. Here’s an overview of our response to the Government

[NNECL @_NNECL]

This week we submitted our written evidence to the Government’s Education Committees inquiry, Children’s social care. We really wanted the Committee to understand our work and the "black hole of further education."
https://t.co/1dp93nMOiE

[Jon Wakeford @Jon_Wakeford]

@Fiona_Ellison @ThisIsUniteFdn @HEPI_news Thanks so much Fiona. Look forward to catching up and will message you direct.

[Jon Wakeford @Jon_Wakeford]

Timely piece by @ThisIsUniteFdn Director @Fiona_Ellison for @HEPI_news highlighting the need for universities to do more to understand care-experienced students. Getting things right for care-leavers means getting things right for other underrepresented students.

[Higher Education Policy Institute @HEPI_news]

New Post: Breaking new ground – understanding care-experienced students https://t.co/yjqWAKaDYr

[Jon Wakeford @Jon_Wakeford]

I am thrilled to be appointed Co-Chair of @NNECL. Alongside an amazing Board of Trustees, I am committed to playing my part in helping care experienced learners overcome the multiple disadvantages that stand in their way and achieve their dreams and aspirations.

[NNECL @_NNECL]

@_NNECL is delighted announce we have a new Co-Chair & Trustee @Jon_Wakeford says; “I am thrilled to be appointed Co-Chair of NNECL, a charity that is making a real impact in improving the life chances of care experienced people.” More details here: https://t.co/tPau1OuYnG…

[Jon Wakeford @Jon_Wakeford]

Belonging and wider support for care-experienced students - fascinating and data-rich report from @HEPI_news and @AdvanceHE. Instructive policy recommendations supporting voluntary disclosure and interventions throughout the student journey. #HEPIConf23

[Advance HE @AdvanceHE]

Our 2023 Student Academic Experience Survey published with @HEPI_news shows that students are working harder but the cost of living crisis is overshadowing perceptions of their academic experience https://t.co/pyn5YLrxFw #HigherEd

[Jon Wakeford @Jon_Wakeford]

Place, not just space. Thoroughly enjoyed the panel discussion on PBSA, civic universities and placemaking at @BENetworking this week alongside @Regal_London Chris Gass, https://t.co/q9R0cAiMr3 @anthonyslaville and expertly chaired by @bondbryan’s Afshan McKay.

[Built Environment Networking @BENetworking]

We've opened the doors at our Tomorrow's Education conference!

We're so excited to see what the next two days brings...

Find out more: https://t.co/KhC2ub4dUC

[Jon Wakeford @Jon_Wakeford]

Meeting genuine community needs - at @UPP_Foundation’s annual lecture @Tulane’s President @TUFitts described the revitalising of downtown New Orleans with plans to generate over $300m research funding and create scores of start-ups. Inspiring evening. #trulycivic #UPPFLecture23

[UPP Foundation @UPP_Foundation]

Yesterday @TUFitts President of @Tulane delivered our 2023 lecture at @HomeOfCricket on the long-term role Tulane has played in regenerating and revitalising New Orleans, from Hurricane Katrina through COVID-19 and beyond. A huge thank you to everyone who attended. #UPPFLecture23

[Jon Wakeford @Jon_Wakeford]

Bringing the vision to life. @MaryCurnockCook for @Wonkhe on how @ManMetUni is leading the sector in transformational active learning. An amazing #studentfutures commitment. @UPP_Foundation

[Wonkhe @Wonkhe]

NEW on Wonkhe: Manchester Metropolitan University is the first to respond to the Student Futures Commission https://t.co/Uq3IrEK3y5

[Jon Wakeford @Jon_Wakeford]

Being patient is a virtue (in place making). Great comment piece from @AYUKViews @Kat_HannaLDN on the benefits of leveraging long-term capital market investing, alongside anchor institutions, for maximum community impact.

https://t.co/mVelzNTIrv

[Jon Wakeford @Jon_Wakeford]

Helpful unpicking of HESA accommodation data by @Wonkhe’s @jim_dickinson capturing the complexities of a shifting HE landscape and university strategies. Time for the sector to act together to solve the accommodation crisis and support continued participation in HE.

[Wonkhe @Wonkhe]

Last week on Wonkhe: What happens when student numbers grow faster than bed spaces? https://t.co/iLC0CwmcqG

[Jon Wakeford @Jon_Wakeford]

A fortuitous trap and a dangerous path. In a timely intervention, @KingsCollegeLon President Shitij Kapur identifies the long-term dangers of international recruitment filling the finance gap at the @UUKIntl 2023 International higher education forum.

[Times Higher Education @timeshighered]

“What worries me is we are not properly funding what are the legitimate needs of the next generation in the UK” – Shitij Kapur, president of @KingsCollegeLon
https://t.co/U4qx9Jezcp

[Jon Wakeford @Jon_Wakeford]

Excellent collaboration between three of the leading #trulycivic institutions. Let’s hope similar partnerships happen across the country to address the urgent student housing crisis. @UniofNottingham @TrentUni @MyNottingham

[Uni of Nottingham #WeAreUoN @UniofNottingham]

Have your say on our Student Living Strategy: https://t.co/y9LZj97CAt.

We're working with @MyNottingham & @TrentUni to make sure:

✅ There's enough quality student accommodation available
✅ Communities are safe and tidy
✅ Students are increasingly valued community members

[Jon Wakeford @Jon_Wakeford]

The Sound of Silence - the issue of maintenance loan provision remains unresolved as nearly two thirds of respondents call for grants to be reintroduced for poorest students. Compelling polling from @UPP_Foundation, @HEPI_news and @Jess_Lister survey

[Jess @Jess_Lister]

New Public Attitudes to HE survey out today with @UPP_Foundation and @HEPI_news. My five favourite findings to follow: https://t.co/bGLvUU373f

[Jon Wakeford @Jon_Wakeford]

Don't let the tail wag the dog. Keep choice but improve the real world relevance - fascinating findings from @HEPI_news and @joinHandshake - students oppose reduced access to student finance for courses, rather demand an improved employment focus.

[Higher Education Policy Institute @HEPI_news]

Most students oppose the plans in England to reduce access to student loans for those on certain courses – but they do want to see courses more focused on employment https://t.co/BymVJLIrAe

[Jon Wakeford @Jon_Wakeford]

Important warning from @SwanseaUni VC Professor Paul Boyle on changes to tax credits for SMEs and university-led ERDF funded projects. Skilled jobs supporting levelling up need protecting.

[Wonkhe @Wonkhe]

Last week on Wonkhe: Is the government levelling up through research funding – or are we heading for levelling down? https://t.co/5PNRek5kmm