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Gatsby Education @gatsbyed.bsky.social · 9d

Is Labour delivering the #skills employers need? Join us & New Statesman in the morning at #Lab25 to hear from Skills Minister Jacqui Smith, OECD’s Andreas Schleicher, John Banks from Lloyds Banking Group, Chris Mayne from Teleplan Forsberg, and Gatsby’s Nigel Thomas

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FE News @fenews.bsky.social · Sep 9

Why Retrofitting Keeps Going Wrong, and What to do About it

A government audit has found that over 30,000 homes have had sub-standard insulation installed under two recent publicly-funded retrofit schemes. The schemes, Energy Company Obligation… Why Retrofitting Keeps Going Wrong, and What to do About it was published on FE News by Gatsby Charitable Foundation

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Gatsby Education @gatsbyed.bsky.social · Sep 9

"We talk about careers every single week in the leadership team and every single week to the staff as well. It’s just a very normal part of school life.” Headteacher, Christopher Hammill shares his school’s journey with the updated #GatsbyBenchmarks (now the core of stat guidance): vimeo.com/1063156

Putting careers guidance at the heart of education and leadership

This is "Putting careers guidance at the heart of education and leadership" by Gatsby Charitable Foundation on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos…

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Tom Collins @tomcollinsworcs.bsky.social · Sep 3

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Gatsby Education @gatsbyed.bsky.social · Aug 20

There's still time to apply for one of these two new roles working on Gatsby's Technical Education Network programme to support teachers and training providers in delivering T-levels. Deadline is 9am on Tuesday 26 August: www.gatsby.org.uk/education/ab... #jobs #technicaleducation #manchesterjobs

Opportunities and vacancies | Education | Gatsby

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Gatsby Education @gatsbyed.bsky.social · Jul 23

"A coherent place-based approach is important to ensure our young people end up in fulfilling careers whilst boosting economic growth locally."

Opportunity Mission Champion @sarahsmithlab.bsky.social on how IoTs can drive up standards and create higher-quality training and employment pathways 👇

Politics.co.uk @politics.co.uk · Jul 23

“We now need to double-down on this successful model to deliver the real change people across the country are demanding”, writes Labour MP @sarahsmithlab.bsky.social

🗣️ Backing Institutes of Technology can help deliver Labour’s opportunity mission
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Backing Institutes of Technology can help deliver Labour’s opportunity mission

After being appointed as Labour’s opportunity mission champion last year, I made it clear my role was to get out and learn from the education institutions that are making a real difference. It is of c...

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Politics.co.uk @politics.co.uk · Jul 23

“We now need to double-down on this successful model to deliver the real change people across the country are demanding”, writes Labour MP @sarahsmithlab.bsky.social

🗣️ Backing Institutes of Technology can help deliver Labour’s opportunity mission
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Backing Institutes of Technology can help deliver Labour’s opportunity mission

After being appointed as Labour’s opportunity mission champion last year, I made it clear my role was to get out and learn from the education institutions that are making a real difference. It is of c...

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Gatsby Education @gatsbyed.bsky.social · Jul 9

The PAC has sounded the alarm on teacher shortages, urging clearer action to meet recruitment and retention pledges—especially in core subjects and further education, with major challenges in deprived areas. Gatsby Ed echoes many of these priorities, underscoring the need for systemic reform.

Gatsby Education @gatsbyed.bsky.social · Jun 6

It’s Volunteers’ Week! Simon Wareham, Assistant Headteacher and Careers Leader at Southmoor Academy, shares his experiences of engaging alumni in volunteering with his school’s careers programme, something that is highlighted in the updated #GatsbyBenchmarks: www.gatsbybenchmarks.org.uk/case-studie

Leveraging alumni networks to boost and tailor careers education | Gatsby Benchmarks

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FE News @fenews.bsky.social · May 30

Institutes of Technology: Empowering Learners, Powering the UK Economy

To build a stronger, fairer economy, we must start with people—by giving learners access to high-quality technical education that’s rooted in local opportunity. Institutes of… Institutes of Technology: Empowering Learners, Powering the UK Economy was published on FE News by Gatsby Charitable Foundation

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Gatsby Education @gatsbyed.bsky.social · May 28

"In 2022–23 numbers of entrants for Level 4 & 5 education increased after a long period of decline. The contribution of HTQs to this may well be small but the strong focus on HTE since 2017, from which HTQ approval arose, will have contributed. We’ve made a great start, let’s not lose momentum now."

Wonkhe @wonkhe.bsky.social · May 26

Last week on Wonkhe: Elizabeth Cleaver and Ginny Page present new research on Higher Technical Qualifications, finding great potential but also a need for greater promotion and funding stability

The future of HTQs requires commitment and certainty from the government

Elizabeth Cleaver and Ginny Page present new research on Higher Technical Qualifications, finding great potential but also a need for greater promotion and funding stability

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Gatsby Education @gatsbyed.bsky.social · May 27

“Elevating careers education means a whole institutional approach. More school and college leaders must actively set the tone.” A great article from @careerent.bsky.social on the updated Gatsby Benchmarks. Visit: www.resources.careersandenterprise.co.uk/meaningful-achievement-gatsby-benchmarks

Gatsby Education @gatsbyed.bsky.social · May 21

“In class we see spirited discussion, lots of questions and great enthusiasm – it’s hugely motivational!” Thanks to Emma Alderson for sharing how her school is using the updated #GatsbyBenchmarks to link careers to curriculum learning: www.gatsbybenchmarks.org.uk/thought-leadership/careers-education

Careers education is about lighting fires in young people | Gatsby Benchmarks

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Gatsby Education @gatsbyed.bsky.social · May 20

NEW: our review of the Higher Technical Qualification #HTQ approval process by Prof Elizabeth Cleaver, highlighting provider insights—from the benefits of employer-aligned curriculum design to the need for streamlined processes and national promotion www.gatsby.org.uk/education/la... #SkillsEngland

Review highlights ways to strengthen the HTQ approval process | Education | Gatsby

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Gatsby Education @gatsbyed.bsky.social · May 14

A leadership moment: DfE calls on heads and principals to embed the updated #GatsbyBenchmarks. Strong careers guidance improves outcomes and reduces NEET rates. Explore new tools to prepare for Sept 2025: www.resources.careersandenterprise.co.uk/meaningful-achievement-gatsby-benchmark

Gatsby Education @gatsbyed.bsky.social · May 12

Lisa Greig, CEO of Hartlepool Aspire Trust, writes for SEN Magazine about the potential of the updates to the #GatsbyBenchmarks, now part of government guidance for schools, colleges and ITPs, for young people with special educational needs and disabilities: senmagazine.co.uk/featured-art...

Gatsby Education @gatsbyed.bsky.social · May 12

NEW blog from Ewart Keep, Emeritus Professor of Education, Training and Skills at the University of Oxford for British Educational Research Association (BERA) on how Institutes of Technology are stepping up to meet the skills challenge.

www.bera.ac.uk/blog/helping...

Helping meet the skills challenge(s) through a tertiary system

This blog post explores how the development of a tertiary education system in England could help address the skills challenges now facing the government and the wider economy. These challenges are...

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Gatsby Education @gatsbyed.bsky.social · May 8

Good careers guidance changes lives. Schools, colleges and ITPs are gearing up for the updated Gatsby Benchmarks rollout in September. Visit Gatsby’s new champions hub to see how practitioners are implementing the updates: www.gatsbybenchmarks.org.uk/gatsby-benchmarks-champions

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Gatsby Education @gatsbyed.bsky.social · May 8

Today the government confirmed that secondary schools, colleges and ITPs will be expected to shape careers programmes using the updated #GatsbyBenchmarks from September 2025. A huge thank you to everyone who helped shape the updates and get us to this milestone. Find out more: bit.ly/benchmarksnews

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Schools Week @schoolsweek.bsky.social · Apr 24

More than one-third of primary schools and four in 10 secondaries are expecting to reduce their numbers of staff next year, amid falling pupil numbers and tightening budgets buff.ly/NOoE7J4

Drop in teacher job adverts as falling rolls and cuts bite

A new report shows 44% of secondary schools and 36% of primaries expect to employ fewer staff next year

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Becky Allen @profbeckyallen.bsky.social · Apr 24

Today @teachertapp.bsky.social publish our 2025 report on the state of teacher recruitment and retention in England — in partnership with School Dash and funded by @gatsbyed.bsky.social .

A few key takeaways 👇

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Gatsby Education @gatsbyed.bsky.social · Apr 23

This package shows the government’s commitment to T-levels as a core part of building the skills our economy needs. Those employers who already host students are seeing the benefits. With added support for SMEs & healthcare providers to grow industry placements, this is a strong signal of commitment

T Level update - confirmation of additional support for T Levels

We are pleased to confirm the following support for providers and employers delivering T Levels and T Level industry placements. In addition to the wider 16-19 funding rates confirmed in March, a ...

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Gatsby Education @gatsbyed.bsky.social · Apr 10

📣 We're delighted to be working with @thecdi.bsky.social to keep careers professionals up to date on all things #technicaleducation

It's a one-stop shop for key info & resources including webinars & podcasts highlighting exactly what careers professionals need to know about the latest developments.

Career Development Institute @thecdi.bsky.social · Apr 7

We are thrilled to launch the CDI Technical Education Resource Hub – your go-to source for apprenticeships, T Levels, Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) and qualifications reform.

Supported by the Gatsby Charitable Foundation, the hub is managed & updated by CDI.

Explore now: ow.ly/PghE50VuHT4

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · Apr 7

Interested in working at the IfG? Applications for 2025-26 research internships are now open.

Closing date: Tuesday 29 April at 11:00

Find out more www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/car...

A job advert for research internships 2025-26 at the IfG.

Six one-year, full-time internships starting in September 2025.

Salary: £30,000

Deadline: Tuesday 2 April, 11:00

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Gatsby Education @gatsbyed.bsky.social · Apr 1

Career choices don’t end at 18 – access to high-quality career guidance can make a meaningful difference whatever someone’s age or stage. Read our latest article to learn more about our recent work exploring what good career guidance for adults looks like 📖: www.gatsby.org.uk/education/la...