Working in collaboration and partnership for the benefit of learners

The South East Forum (SEF) is a unique partnership of 18 colleges and universities across the South East of Scotland to widen access to college and university.

The South East Forum’s aim is to improve the life chances of disadvantaged groups for a more successful and inclusive Scotland; placing learners at the centre of our thinking and adding value to the good work of others in the spirit of collaboration and partnership.

Latest News

  • 26 February 2010

    The South East Forum's 2008/09 Annual Report is now available. 
    The annual report this year provides details of the impact that our work with schools and adults has made. There are case studies and evidence of the partnerships that support the work that is achieved. 

  • 28 January 2010

    On Thursday 28th January 2010 The University of Stirling  hosted a reception to mark the 21st birthday of the Scottish Wider Access Programme.
     
    In those 21 years, more than 30,000 adults from all over Scotland have been helped to realise their dream of studying at university, thanks to collaboration between SWAP partners and the dedication of the college tutors. 
     
    The South East Forum funds the work of SWAP-East along with the Fife & Tayside Forum.

  • 12 January 2010

    'The Changing Landscape - Joint challenges in the context of Curriculum for Excellence & 16 + Learning Choices'
    The South East Forum is holding a conference on the 10th March 2010 at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange.  This event will hear from the Scottish Funding Council, HMIe, Learning & Teaching Scotland and Skills Development Scotland.
     

Events & Key Dates

  • March 2010

    The Adults and Communities Strategic Advisory Group will meet on the 2nd March to discuss priorities and activities for the coming year.

  • March 2010

    The SEF Executive will meet on the 18th March, this meeting will focus around the Operational Plan before it is approved by the SEF Council and submitted to the Scottish Funding Council.