3. the purpose of the cio is the advancement of education and the advancement in life of young people, particularly sixth form students who are socially and economically disadvantaged and/or from ethnic minority backgrounds, by:
(a) providing mentoring advice and educational support and activities to extend learning beyond the school syllabus
(b) encouraging study of courses at higher education, particularly at oxford and cambridge universities
(c) encouraging development of individual capabilities, competences, skills and understanding to cope with university life and studies and find employment