Abstract
The research investigates and understands how poverty creates risk and affects the ability to actively engage with education using a case study from an alternative provider's perspective—the research considered case study methods where data was collected using the qualitative research approach. The collection of data used data triangulation (focus groups and interviews of the students and senior staff members) using open-ended questions at the undergraduate level. The data were analyzed using Microsoft Excel to assess the impact poverty has on educational attainment. Different ethical aspects and challenges were considered during the research process to ensure anonymity, confidentiality, power, and authority. Based on the case study research, the institution developed their five years strategic plan, which submitting to the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE), and also Office for Students (OFS) for their approval. The institution also introduced the Employers' Forum, which will continue to be effectively utilizing to enhance the student experience and retention and progression rates. The research only considered one case study institution and thus was limited to the data set. The research could have produced a comparative study if more institutions were choosing with a more significant data set.
Highlights
This study aims to identify and assess the impact of poverty on the ability to engage in education.It is important to stress that the research does not necessarily focus on poverty as a variable; some studies focus on income, some on socioeconomic status, and some on social class
Enhancement reflects a relentless commitment to quality enhancement, and employability encourages the creation of employment opportunities for students relevant to the skills needs of local communities
The Alternative provider recognizes that entry to alternative providers through enrollment in the program of study, retention of students for the duration of their studies, and progress towards the program's successive phases must culminate in the academic achievement award
Summary
This study aims to identify and assess the impact of poverty on the ability to engage in education.It is important to stress that the research does not necessarily focus on poverty as a variable; some studies focus on income, some on socioeconomic status, and some on social class. The research looked into various experiences and attitudes of learners (mainly adults) from different backgrounds. The research findings summarize and show clearly that socioeconomic differences are mainly linked and that many other factors have a broad impact on learning. This research's primary reason was to address the factors influencing social differences in education to help design a policy on widening participation for the case study institution. The poverty line defines the level of purchase required to maintain minimum calories (Fields, 1980). It defines at the international level with access to $1 or $2 per day per head.
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