How can higher education providers move beyond compliance and translate Access and Participation Plans (APPs) into meaningful action that improves student success? This webinar explores Blackpool and The Fylde College's Higher Education Learning Mentor (HELM) model, a strategic APP intervention designed to enhance belonging, continuation, attainment and the overall student experience. Supporting a diverse higher education and apprenticeship population, many of whom balance study alongside work, caring responsibilities and other commitments, HELMs provide proactive academic mentoring, coaching, skills development and personalised transition support. Embedded within curriculum areas and informed by student feedback, the model identifies and addresses barriers before they impact outcomes. Drawing on evidence of impact and implementation insights, this session offers a practical and transferable approach for institutions seeking to embed student-centred, APP-aligned support that strengthens confidence, engagement and success.