Pathfinder Phase

The pathfinder phase began in September 2008, during which 21 Aimhigher partnerships (see below) are working alongside a dedicated co-ordination team to produce an agreed training framework and standard for use from September 2009, when the scheme will be launched nationally.

The Aimhigher Associates Pathfinder Prospectus, published by HEFCE in July 2008, provides further details about the programme.

The Aimhigher Associates Co-ordination Service was appointed by HEFCE in November 2008. Based at Cardiff University, the team's work has an early emphasis on capturing information on pathfinder progress to date and facilitating exchanges between Aimhigher partnerships engaged in the pathfinder phase.

Any queries regarding the organisation of Aimhigher Associates should be directed to Alan Evans, Lead Coordinator, T. 029 2087 4997 or E. aacoort@cardiff.ac.uk.

For information regarding funding payments for Aimhigher Associates, please visit the Funding page.

The following partnerships are involved in the pathfinder project in 2008-09:

Bedfordshire & Luton
Birmingham & Solihull
Coventry & Warwickshire
Essex
Greater Manchester
Greater Merseyside
Hampshire & the Isle of Wight
Hereford & Worcester
Kent & Medway
LIFE
London North / West / Central (joint proposal)
London South East (Aspire) / London East Thames Gateway / London South (joint proposal)
MKOB
North Yorkshire
Peninsula
Staffordshire
Tyne and Wear & Northumberland