Cheryl Plant, Pathways & Progressions Manager for Sheffield City Council, share more about Why Sheffield Council’s education–employer brokerage model is being replicated nationwide, over on our blog:
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Our study visits look in depth at examples of innovative practice both in the UK and abroad. We share the lessons and insights from these with the wider community.
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Our publications, both primary and commissioned research, are available for you to download, use, quote and cite in any of your work.
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Edge has a team of researchers who lead our primary research projects. We also work with a wide range of associate researchers and early career researchers from universities and partner organisations in the UK and beyond.
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On the Shoulders of Giants - Learning from former skills institutions
Join us on Tuesday 28th April for a research and policy webinar.
Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-the-sho...
narrowing vocational pathways for those young people who stand to benefit the most.
At Youth Futures Foundation, their mission is to help create a skills and employment system that offers more high quality, accessible routes into work for marginalised young people.
Entry level apprenticeships are one of the most effective ways for young people to enter the labour market, gain confidence, and build the skills they need to progress. Yet over the past decade, opportunities at Levels 2 and 3 have declined sharply,...
From Edge Hotel School to The Groucho Club
Ruby White shares her journey from a hospitality management diploma to the Groucho Club via a degree course at Edge Hotel School.
Read more about Ruby's journey here:
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Surrey Square Primary School in Southwark invests in making pupils feel safe and valued. They listen to parents, who become partners.
Read more in our recent blog: www.edge.co.uk/news-and-eve...
Small Business Summer is the natural next step for the #ApprenticeshipsWork and we’re hoping to make a real difference for young people and small businesses in local communities.
Find out more here: www.edge.co.uk/small-busine...
We’re really excited to be working with Amazing Apprenticeships who will be leading the Small Business Summer campaign.
Watch Anna Morrison CBE's video here:
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... Apprenticeship Levy was introduced.
Here at Edge, we want to change that, with our #ApprenticeshipsWork campaign, the goal is to encourage more small businesses to take on apprentices.
Find out more over on our website -
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SMEs are the backbone of our economy and our communities, but often struggle to engage with the apprenticeship system. They represent 99.8% of businesses and 60% of total employment in the UK, but only employ 37% of apprentices - that's a 17 percentage point fall since the...
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The latest episode of our podcast is out now and features Dr Andrea Laczik, Edge Foundation Director of Research, Sören Kristensen, Researcher Techne, Denmark, and Salvador Sala, Head of the European Space for Citizenship Education Unit, Council of Europe, France. open.spotify.com/episode/4zxY...
Edge Executive Director Oliver Newton is joined by Hannah Barnett, Head of Social, Education and Health Hub at Brentford FC Community Sports Trust and Nicolette Campbell, Former Head of Programme & Design for a GM youth employment charity.
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Insights from the Edge Episode 4 - NEETS - Lessons from the front line
This episode looks at what we can learn from the day to day experiences of young people not in employment, education or training - NEETS.
This is not about policing language but about fostering a shared understanding that can drive meaningful change.
Join the conversation as we unpack the words that define education.
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Over the series, our contributors have examined a key phrase in education—terms like vocational and technical, soft skills, and parity of esteem—to explore their meaning, impact, and hidden assumptions.
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The language we use in education does more than describe—it shapes policy, practice, and perception. Our series, What’s in a Word? explores the meanings and assumptions underlying the terminology we rely on.
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We look at the cultural, economic, and systemic barriers young people from low-income backgrounds face in terms of academic achievement, read more in our recent blog from Edge CEO Alice Gardner -
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We're looking for two new L&W Trustees!
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⭐ Trustee – Treasurer
L&W's Board of Trustees are responsible for our overall governance and strategic direction, helping to develop our aims, objectives and goals.
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This major annual event for the employment and skills sectors brings together delegates from across central and local government, employers, providers, and third sector organisations to tackle key issues in policy and practice.
Don't miss out! Register now: learningandwork.org.uk/events/emplo...
The Employment and Skills Convention is back on 2nd July.
We're pleased to be supporting @learnworkuk.bsky.social on this event, exploring how to grow opportunity and unlock potential in a changing workforce.
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Are you aged 11-30 or do you know someone who is?
This is your chance to share how you feel about life, work and education with the Youth Employment UK Youth Voice Census 2026.
More details here:
www.youthemployment.org.uk/youth-voice-...
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This group brings together policy leads and practitioners from a range of educational institutions.
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"If you recruit entry‑level roles, you have the power to open doors right now: redesign roles as apprenticeships, create more Level 2 and 3 pathways and invest in young talent" says Kate Carr from Youth Futures Foundation in a new blog for #ApprenticeshipsWork. www.edge.co.uk/apprenticesh...
A proposed new model for teaching climate action through island partnerships. What if learning started within communities and connected them directly with peers facing similar challenges elsewhere?
Read more over on our blog:
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"Insights from the Edge" is a new series of 20 minute podcasts. We explore how education and the world of work can better serve young people and meet skills and social needs in an ever-changing world.
Find all our episodes here:
www.edge.co.uk/news-and-eve...
On the Shoulders of Giants - Learning from former skills institutions
Join us on Tuesday 28th April for a research and policy webinar.
Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-the-sho...