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Edge Foundation
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Edge is an independent foundation working to inspire education to give all young people across the UK the knowledge, skills and behaviours they need to flourish in their future life and work.
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Edge Foundation @edgeuk.bsky.social · 1d
We're pleased to see the Government commit to guaranteeing a job or training place for every 18 to 21-year-old on long-term benefits, strengthening their Youth Guarantee promise. Read our respinse here:
www.edge.co.uk/news-and-eve...
Edge responds to Chancellor's announcement on youth employment
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Edge Foundation @edgeuk.bsky.social · 1d
There's a new blog on our #ApprenticeshipsWork pages from Nicola Byrne, founder of Urban Calm in Liverpool. Apprentices have been at the heart of her small business almost from the very start - she explains why... www.edge.co.uk/apprenticesh...
A blueprint for holistic talent development
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Edge Foundation @edgeuk.bsky.social · 2d
Excellent thoughts from Edge Executive Director Olly Newton for the Association of Colleges on how to increase apprenticeship opportunities in small businesses as outlined in our campaign #ApprenticeshipsWork. www.aoc.co.uk/news-campaig...
The PM has put the spotlight on apprenticeships - how do we make them…
By Olly Newton, Executive Director of the Edge Foundation A year ago, Edge published our report, Flex without Compromise , outlining how we can protect…
www.aoc.co.uk
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Dr. Josh Patel (he/him) @joshpatel.bsky.social · 5d
@edgeuk.bsky.social's What's in a Word? is BACK: scrutinising purposes and politics our choices of language serve.

Highly presciently given their prominence in Starmers' address this week, Jennifer Coupland considers: 'Apprenticeships', the state, and massification: www.edge.co.uk/research/wha...
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Edge Foundation @edgeuk.bsky.social · 3d
There is growing interest across the UK in developing more ‘tertiary’ approaches to post-compulsory education, encouraging greater coordination between further and higher education institutions. Read more here:
www.edge.co.uk/research/pro...
Tertiary pathways in practice
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Edge Foundation @edgeuk.bsky.social · 6d
The term Deeper Learning describes three signature practices that help bring education to life. Olly explains more here:
www.edge.co.uk/news-and-eve...
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Edge Foundation @edgeuk.bsky.social · 6d
A thought-provoking piece from our Executive Director Oliver Newton in the Think Further series for @AoC_info.
Take a look...https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/pm-has-put-spotlight-apprenticeships-how-do-teyfe/?trackingId=pKyZyuWRQwaJXAlezRcPIQ%3D%3D
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Edge Foundation @edgeuk.bsky.social · 7d
Join our Policy Network.
The network meets regularly to hear from senior policymakers in the education and skills sector, discuss topical news, and share ideas for reform.

More details here: www.edge.co.uk/policy/join-...
Join our Policy Network
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Edge Foundation @edgeuk.bsky.social · 7d
We're very pleased to see the launch of our new campaign #ApprenticeshipsWork last week getting some really positive coverage, including this piece from SME Today:
www.smetoday.co.uk/hr-recruitme...
5 ways employers can supercharge their workforce with apprenticeships - SME Today
How employers can supercharge their workforce with apprenticeships to addresses chronic staff shortages & retain strong talent.
www.smetoday.co.uk
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Edge Foundation @edgeuk.bsky.social · 8d
Edge responds to the new government target to have two-thirds of young people participating in higher-level learning by age 25 - a welcome improvement on the previous target of 50% in university. www.edge.co.uk/news-and-eve...
Edge responds to PM's conference speech announcing new targets for higher learning
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Edge Foundation @edgeuk.bsky.social · 9d
Today, the Chancellor announced plans for a new paid work placement scheme for any young person out of work for 18 months. Read our response on our website 👇

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Edge responds to Chancellor's announcement on youth employment
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Edge Foundation @edgeuk.bsky.social · 10d
Our Senior Policy Advisor, @sorahgluck.bsky.social, will be attending Labour Party Conference. Email her on [email protected] if you’d like to arrange a chat.

Details of our event with @labourlist.bsky.social 👇
www.edge.co.uk/news-and-eve...
Skills at the Source: Local growth and national impact
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Edge Foundation @edgeuk.bsky.social · 12d
We're very pleased to see the launch of our new campaign #ApprenticeshipsWork last week getting some really positive coverage, including this piece from @personneltoday.bsky.social -
www.personneltoday.com/hr/flawed-sy...
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Edge Foundation @edgeuk.bsky.social · 13d
Read our full response to the Education Committee’s FE & Skills report here:
www.edge.co.uk/news-and-eve...
Edge response to Education Committee Report on Further Education and Skills
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Edge Foundation @edgeuk.bsky.social · 15d
Our response to the Education Committee's recommendations below.
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Edge Foundation @edgeuk.bsky.social · 16d
Digital badges are already helping learners and workers make their skills visible. Edge Trustee and @ufitrust.bsky.social CEO Rebecca Garrod Waters explains -
www.edge.co.uk/news-and-eve...
Why digital badging must be at the heart of how we recognise skills for work
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Voice 21 @voice21oracy.bsky.social · 16d
💡 How can oracy support children with DLD?

Join Voice 21 & NAPLIC on 14th October for practical strategies to include learners with Developmental Language Disorder.

Sign up for FREE below 👇

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Oracy October: Session Registration [NAPLIC explains]
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EngineeringUK @engineeringuk.com · 19d
We’re proud to support @edgeuk.bsky.social’s #ApprenticeshipsWork campaign to boost opportunities for young people in small businesses. SMEs need a simpler, fairer system.
https://www.engineeringuk.com/latest-news/news-articles/new-campaign-to-unlock-apprenticeships-in-small-businesses/
EngineeringUK backs Apprenticeships Work campaign to boost SME apprenticeship opportunities
EngineeringUK supports Edge Foundation’s Apprenticeships Work campaign to reform the apprenticeship system and help SMEs hire young talent
www.engineeringuk.com
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Edge Foundation @edgeuk.bsky.social · 17d
Our new campaign, #ApprenticeshipsWork launched last week, based on two new policy reports, "Chaos to Coordination" and "Agents of Change". edge.co.uk/policy/repor... Edge Executive Director Oliver Newton introduces Apprenticeships Work here: vimeo.com/1119033931
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Edge Foundation @edgeuk.bsky.social · 19d
We're very pleased to see the launch of our new campaign #ApprenticeshipsWork yesterday getting some really positive coverage, including this piece by our CEO Alice Gardner feweek.co.uk/landing-appr... @edgeceo.bsky.social
Apprenticeships are booming in interest, but not in reality
Despite growing demand, the number of apprenticeships for under-19s is falling. We need better signposting
feweek.co.uk
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Edge Foundation @edgeuk.bsky.social · 20d
We're very pleased to see the launch of our new campaign #ApprenticeshipsWork yesterday getting some really positive coverage, including this piece by our Chief Exec Alice Gardner in labourlist.org/2025/09/appr...
'Apprenticeships can't work without small businesses and young people' - LabourList
Using our collective voice we can achieve a genuine hat-trick: an apprenticeship system that works for young people, works for SMEs, and boosts the economy.
labourlist.org
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Edge Foundation @edgeuk.bsky.social · 20d
We're very pleased to see the launch of our new campaign #ApprenticeshipsWork yesterday getting some really positive coverage, including this from @fenews.bsky.social www.fenews.co.uk/skills/new-r...
New Reports from Edge Reveal Urgent Need to Reform Apprenticeships System for SMEs and Young People | FE News
| New Reports from Edge Reveal Urgent Need to Reform Apprenticeships System for SMEs and Young People
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FE Week @feweek.bsky.social · 20d
'Finding opportunities is extraordinarily difficult'
Alice Gardner, @edgeuk.bsky.social highlights new research around why the number of apprenticeships for under-19s is falling and what can be done about it
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Edge Foundation @edgeuk.bsky.social · 20d
Our new campaign, #ApprenticeshipsWork launched today, based on two new policy reports, "Chaos to Coordination" and "Agents of Change". www.edge.co.uk/policy/repor... Edge Executive Director Oliver Newton introduces Apprenticeships Work here: vimeo.com/1119033931?s...
Apprenticeships Work
Edge Executive Director, Olly Newton introduces "Apprenticeships Work", a campaign to encourage more small businesses to take on apprentices.
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Edge Foundation @edgeuk.bsky.social · 20d
Really great to see such solid support for #ApprenticeshipsWork from Amazing Apprenticeships and Anna Morrison CBE. Amazing Apprenticeships are one of our campaign partners and we're so pleased they decide to take part. www.amazingapprenticeships.com/apprenticesh...
Apprenticeships Work - Amazing Apprenticeships
Amazing Apprenticeships are proud to support a brand-new campaign to boost small businesses to take on more apprentices, because Apprenticeships Work!
www.amazingapprenticeships.com