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Age equality and admissions to higher education

How the Employment (Equality) Age Regulations 2006 affect those responsible for student admissions to higher education institutions.

Covering a range of frequently asked questions relating to students aged under 18 on campus, including:

  • what the regulations cover
  • minimum and maximum entry ages
  • entry ages for access courses
  • age limits on medical and social care courses
  • mature students
  • safeguarding children
  • admissions procedures for students under 18 years.