Category: Dare

DARE and HEAR Impact Report 2025

We are delighted to share the DARE and HEAR Impact Report 2025 which is now published. This report brings together key information on applications, eligibility, and outcomes across both schemes for the 2025 cycle. It shows how DARE and HEAR continue to support students in accessing higher education. We hope this information is helpful for […]

Join our DARE HEAR CPD Webinar Series in January 2026!

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Are you a teacher, guidance counsellor, or youth/community professional working with young people? This Continuous Professional Development (CPD) series is designed to support you in guiding students through the DARE and HEAR application processes. Throughout the series, you will gain up-to-date professional information on both schemes, practical tips for delivering information sessions in your own […]

College Open Days: Come and Meet Our DARE and HEAR Reps

All across the country, our DARE and HEAR representatives in colleges are opening their doors to new applicants for 2026! This is your opportunity to explore different colleges, learn about student life and ask questions about the DARE and HEAR schemes, as well as anything else you wanted to know about the application process. Check […]

Access College Partners Again with College Awareness Week for CAW 2025

Access College is delighted to announce that we are once again teaming up with College Awareness Week (CAW) for CAW 2025! Last year, Access College and CAW joined forces to reach over 18,000 students nationally, delivering a school talk on DARE and HEAR — an inspiring session highlighting the opportunities that DARE (Disability Access Route […]

September Updates for DARE and HEAR

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Back to School, Higher Options & Website Updates – September 2025 September is here, which means it’s back-to-school time for students across the country. Access College is delighted to welcome everyone into a new academic year with some exciting updates and opportunities to connect. Website Refresh – Coming Soon As part of our commitment to […]

DARE HEAR OUTCOMES FOR 2025 APPLICANTS HAVE BEEN RELEASED.

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The outcomes for DARE and HEAR applications were released on Tuesday, the 24th of June 2025. If You Were Deemed Eligible as a DARE or HEAR applicant, you do not need to take any further action. If you were deemed Ineligible as a DARE or HEAR applicant and wish to appeal this decision, please follow the […]

DARE HEAR Facts and Figures 2018 – 2022 Executive Summary

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On Wednesday, the 26th of July we launched the DARE HEAR By Numbers 2018 – 2022 Research Report. This work was researched by Dr Abdellatif Atif and explored the admissions data trends during and leading up to the pandemic era on the DARE and HEAR Schemes. The report illustrated that during this period overall CAO […]