Author
Becca Bland
Stand Alone Charity
Becca Bland is Chief Executive at Stand Alone Charity. Becca raises awareness and campaigns for students who are estranged from their family.
5 pieces
Newest first, since July 2018
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If we can’t fix student housing we’ll fail estranged students
A new report shines a spotlight on the estranged student experience. Becca Bland notes the centrality of housing in the issues covered.
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Support for estranged students shouldn’t stop on entry
We are making progress on estranged students getting in and getting on. But what about their exit from higher education, asks Becca Bland
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Family matters for students
Research by Jacqueline Stevenson of Sheffield Hallam University and Becca Bland from the charity Stand Alone, shows the importance of family to students, the disadvantages of estranged or distant relationships, and the n
With Jacqueline Stevenson
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Family means-testing for student loans is not working
Becca Bland from Stand Alone explains how students with complex and fragile family situations struggle with the family means-testing system.
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Graduating alone: family capital and student success
Becca Bland of charity Stand Alone, says family support and approval is a crucial force in ensuring student success and social mobility.