For example, SWAP explained that access programmes require a lot of engagement with college partners so the people they support can be ready quickly to progress and partners have to ‘balance the books’ to deliver.iSocial Justice and Social Security Committee, Official Report, 15 June 2023, Col 22
Universities Scotland explained that the Open University has students in every parliamentary constituency and region and has strong partnerships with colleges but as funding reduces, more collaboration is needed and they now also looking at working more with the third sector and SWAP.iSocial Justice and Social Security Committee, Official Report, 15 June 2023, Col 10
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