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We focus in this chapter on the transition between school or college and higher education (HE) in England. While interested in the experience for all students, we have particular concerns for those who can be defined as non-traditional, as representing diversity, although we do not include specific consideration of disability issues. In recent years, completing this transition effectively in a ‘good enough’ fashion has been identified as important for a successful university career. Recognising the significance of transition also has consequences for the policy, practice and organisation of universities (Yorke and Longden, 2008).
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Measor, L., Wilcox, P., Frame, P. (2012). Transformation or Trauma: The Transition to Higher Education of Non-Traditional Students. In: Hinton-Smith, T. (eds) Widening Participation in Higher Education. Issues in Higher Education. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137283412_9
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