In October, our team of Researchers visited Latvia with East Kent Colleges, to learn about the Vocational and Technical Education system. Read about our visit here: https://lnkd.in/e9cPGEUw
About us
The world is changing fast and education needs to keep up. Edge is an independent, politically impartial education foundation. We want education to be relevant to the twenty-first century. We gather evidence through research and real world projects and partnerships and use this to lead the debate and influence policy and practice. Edge believes all young people need to be equipped with the skills that today’s global, digital economy demands, through a broad and balanced curriculum, high quality training, engaging real world learning and rich relationships between education and employers. Visit www.edge.co.uk to find out more.
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http://www.edge.co.uk
External link for Edge Foundation
- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- London
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2003
- Specialties
- Education, Project Based Learning, Employer engagement, 21st century skills, Broad & balanced curriculum, and Real world learning
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London, W1T 2RH, GB
Employees at Edge Foundation
Updates
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The new Labour Government has committed to reform the Apprenticeship Levy. Officials have started laying the foundations of the policy, with work ongoing to develop the detail. Read our latest report Flex Without Compromise here: 👇 https://lnkd.in/eCK4fPNc
Flex Without Compromise - Preserving Apprenticeships for Young People Under a Growth and Skills Levy
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Catch up with @EDSKthinktank #insideyoured podcast, with Holly Papworth & Joanna Tees as they discuss the government's announcements about the Growth and Skills Levy. https://lnkd.in/dzcum6-N
Has the 'Growth and Skills Levy' set off in the right direction? - Inside Your Ed
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In a report commissioned by Edge, Dr Alison Hardy explores D&T’s history from its origins over a century ago to its “official inauguration” as a subject in 1990 and beyond. Read the blog post here: https://lnkd.in/dUAVHUsW Read the research here: https://lnkd.in/dAGaXgAS
What can we learn from the evolving identity of Design and Technology education?
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Watch Lemn Sissay OBE recite his poem The World is My Canvas to mark 20 years of making education relevant for all. 👇 https://lnkd.in/e7ZryF2y
The World is My Canvas- By Lemn Sissay OBE
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Our fifteenth Skills Shortages bulletin considers the scale of existing shortages, and indicates some ways the new government might begin to tackle them. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eACkysTK
Skills Shortages Bulletin 15
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Last month Edge and Schools of Tomorrow hosted the Sustainable Education Summit 2024. It was an exciting and lively day when school leaders and students explored how we can advance the sustainable education agenda. Here's what happened... https://lnkd.in/eFn3qp5N
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A new report from the FE + Skills Collective, highlights the crucial role of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity in building a stronger Further Education (FE) and Skills sector. Read more in FE News here: https://lnkd.in/eV-qj5tC
New FE + Skills Collective report sets out recommendations to strengthen sector | FE News
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Edge’s new report: Student Voices: What Are Students Saying About Their Experiences of T Levels? examines student perspectives on T Levels was written in collaboration with Professor Kevin Orr. Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/eYW-Uisw
Student Voices: What Are Students Saying About Their Experiences of T Levels?
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T levels - An Opportunity to Succeed? Our insights shed light on the strengths and shortcomings of T Levels and reveal how policies affect learning, career preparation and future opportunities. read our recent blog post about T Levels here: https://lnkd.in/eU_fGUAs
T levels - An Opportunity to Succeed?
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