After 30yrs in the industry working in production / backstage Ian knows work in south east London teaching production arts with a diverse cohort many from backgrounds that are totally under represented in the industry. It is frustrating as those diverse young technicians and creatives are there! It’s the transition into HE that the divide starts for lots of reasons. One important factor is understanding the challenges they often live with. Many are first to go to HE in their families and this requires a better sense of understanding which can help support transition into the industry.