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Interventions Strength of evidence Cost Impact
Attainment Support (Access)

A moderate to very high cost intervention, with limited evidence, which suggests it may have a positive impact.

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Attainment Support in HE

A low to high cost intervention, with very limited evidence that may suggest it has a positive impact.

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Bursaries, Scholarships and Grants

A very high cost intervention, with extensive evidence, which suggests it may have a positive impact.

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Extended Induction

A low to moderate cost intervention, with limited evidence, which suggests it may have a positive impact.

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HE Information, Advice and Guidance

A low to moderate cost intervention, with moderate evidence, which suggests it may have a positive impact.

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Internships

A moderate cost intervention, with very limited evidence, which suggests it may have a positive impact.

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Mentoring (Access)

A moderate to very high cost intervention, with moderate evidence, which suggests it has a positive impact.

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Peer Mentoring in HE

A very low to low cost intervention, with limited evidence, which suggests it may have a positive impact.

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Staff Mentoring in HE

A very low to low cost intervention, with limited evidence, which suggests it has a positive impact.

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Taster Summer Schools

A very low to low cost intervention, with limited evidence, which suggests it has a positive impact.

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Alternative Access Routes

Although not access interventions, there are a range of alternative routes into higher education that are important for access in Scotland.

Accreditation of Experiential Learning (APEL) and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Access to degree study through formal mechanisms to recognise prior experience and learning.