There’s a lot of noise around AI right now and the Federation of Small Businesses want to understand what small firms think about it. so please help out and take their short survey. No more than ten minutes to make your voice heard. @fsb-uk.bsky.social www.unbrandedfsbbigvoice.uk/rsp/d8f62772...

Things are buzzing now at the Heathrow Business Summit where Edge is talking to SMEs about how #ApprenticeshipsWork

How can lessons from an e-school in the Outer Hebrides resonate in the wider world of education? Find out in Oliver Newton's blog. Our Executive Director visited e-Sgoil in Stornoway to see how it's reshaping digital learning... www.edge.co.uk/news-and-eve...

We've just investigated some of the green careers available in Aberdeen and north east Scotland in the Green Skills supplement to our latest Skills Shortages Bulletin. #GreenCareersWeek www.edge.co.uk/research/ski...

We welcome yesterday's publication of the final report of the Curriculum and Assessment Review and applaud Professor @beckyfrancis.bsky.social y.social for her leadership on what was undoubtedly a mammoth task. See the rest of our response here: www.edge.co.uk/news-and-eve...

Our campaign #ApprenticeshipsWork aims to encourage more small businesses to take on apprentices. We are supported by around 60 fantastic partners who have contributed case studies and blogs. Take a look. www.edge.co.uk/apprenticesh...

David Hughes opened his recent weekly blog post with the release of a new report, written by Edge in partnership with the Association of Colleges and commissioned by the British Council. @aoc-info.bsky.social www.linkedin.com/pulse/weekly...

We're very pleased to have GMLPN on board for our #ApprenticeshipsWork campaign, spreading the word across Manchester and the north west of England as they continue do do their own excellent work. gmlpn.co.uk/apprenticesh...

This week is Get the Nation Learning Week. Get the Nation Learning is a long-term, year-round campaign aimed at making and winning the case for lifelong learning. getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...

We're very pleased that Edge Executive Director, Oliver Newton, will be on the @dfedigital.bsky.social expert advisory group on FE teacher training and development. You can submit to the call for evidence here - www.gov.uk/government/c...

It's Get the Nation Learning Week. #GetTheNationLearning is a long-term campaign aimed at making and winning the case for lifelong learning. When adults learn, our society and economy thrive, so show your support! getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...

Excellent questions from @iansollom.bsky.social on how the government is supporting small businesses to hire apprentices, something we've been highlighting as part of our #ApprenticeshipsWork campaign. Get involved 👉https://www.edge.co.uk/apprenticeships-work/

In Skills Shortage Bulletin 17, the supplement looks at Green Skills in Aberdeen & North East Scotland. As the oil & gas industry declines, the pressure to create new opportunities in renewable energy continues to grow. 💚⚡ Explore re-skilling and new pathways into green energy 👉🏼 bit.ly/4nMXJq1

Our latest Skills Shortages Bulletin investigates how technology, training, and inclusion are quietly reshaping work — and what it means for education, employers, and policy. Read the full Bulletin 👉 bit.ly/3Ldg5mn

The latest post in our series "What's in a Word" is out now. @sammywright.bsky.social examines the phrase 'knowledge-rich' which has a proper meaning, but around which a lot of other more vague and unsubstantiated ideas have accrued... www.edge.co.uk/research/wha...

New at @hepi-news.bsky.social blog: As England apparently turns to a tertiary model, what actually drives collaboration between HE and FE? In research with @edgeuk.bsky.social, I argue that under resource scarcity, collaboration and competition are interwoven. www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/10/29/t...

A new report from Edge, commissioned by the British Council , is published today. "Global Skills Partnerships: Exploring Transnational Education in TVET" examines transnational education models in the technical and vocational education and training sector. www.edge.co.uk/research/pro...

An inspiring morning with Sir David Bell, Vice-Chair of Skills England, joining our first joint Policy Network & Skills Shortages Group session — rich insights on policy, collaboration & skills for the future. Learn more 👉 www.edge.co.uk/about-edge/o...

Edge Executive Director Olly Newton explores how moving apprenticeships to the DWP could transform youth employment, if it's done right in this excellent piece in @fenews.bsky.social www.fenews.co.uk/exclusive/ho...

Interesting report on how middle-skill occupations are changing. Useful for considering the skills and qualities that are highly valued in administrative roles; also important to note the almost doubling of the proportion of graduates in these occupations from 2011-2024. #careers #LMI #FutureOfWork

Keep up to date with all the news from Edge, by signing up to our newsletter here: www.edge.co.uk/about-edge/g...

Next week our Policy Network joins the Skills Shortages Analysis Group join forces for a session with Sir David Bell, Vice Chair of Skills England — exploring his career and key #Skills & #EdPolicy issues. Join us by contacting [email protected] / [email protected]

📑 New research report from Edge out today📑 "Beyond routine: the role of skills, education, and technology in middle-skill occupations". This report looks at the changing nature of work for middle occupations and how AI technology will impact skills and education. Read the report ▶️ bit.ly/3Lbokzb

If you wanted to come to the #ApprenticeshipsWork launch webinar but couldn't get a place or couldn't get away, you can see it now... vimeo.com/1126154095

Excellent thoughts from Edge Executive Director Oliver Newton for the @aoc-info.bsky.social on how to increase apprenticeship opportunities in small businesses as outlined in our campaign #ApprenticeshipsWork. www.aoc.co.uk/news-campaig...

Edge responds to the Post-16 Education and Skills White paper which provides some welcome detail on the Government’s plan to ‘build a world-leading skills system...' www.edge.co.uk/news-and-eve...

On a day when V levels have been grabbing the headlines, it's great to see this article from Dr Sam Rushworth MP on the importance of T Levels, which shares his unique insight as a former FE lecturer and Chair of the T Levels APPG. www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...

How digital tech is transforming education in island settings. Amazing initiatives are being developed in the world's most geographically remote locations. Read more in our latest blog - www.edge.co.uk/news-and-eve...

Our campaign #ApprenticeshipsWork has a simple goal - to encourage SMEs to hire apprentices. But we know SMEs often struggle with the administrative and resource demands involved, so we're collecting a catalogue of resources to help... www.edge.co.uk/apprenticesh...

Edge is hiring! We are looking to recruit a new Senior Policy Advisor. It's an exciting time to join the policy team. This role involves close interaction with senior policymakers across the sector, civil service and Parliament. Apply now.. www.edge.co.uk/about-edge/w...

Edge respond to the introduction of V levels. Chief Executive Alice Gardner said, "Done well, this reform can help every young person access the skills and opportunities they need to thrive." www.edge.co.uk/news-and-eve...

Edge is looking for a new Senior Policy Advisor. This role will involve close interaction with senior policymakers across the sector, civil service and Parliament. Does that sound like something you could do? Apply now! www.edge.co.uk/about-edge/w...

Excellent question from @callumandersonmp.bsky.social . Many of the SMEs we polled on apprenticeships were unaware of the range of incentives on offer, highlighting the need for better brokerage and support services. #ApprenticeshipsWork tinyurl.com/yc6yahwk

"For young people, an apprenticeship in an SME is a chance to grow as a professional and as a person. You’re not just learning a trade, you’re building a future" Read more in "Why apprenticeships are the smart choice for SMEs right now" here: www.edge.co.uk/apprenticesh...

Navigating talent: How recruiters help SMEs unlock apprenticeships. Read more from Shazia Ejaz, Director of Communications, REC as part of #ApprenticeshipsWorks: www.edge.co.uk/apprenticesh...

Some of our amazing campaign partners for #ApprenticeshipsWork have written about their experiences around apprenticeships and small businesses and we are adding more stories all the time... www.edge.co.uk/apprenticesh...

Our new campaign #ApprenticeshipsWork has a simple aim - to encourage more small businesses to employ apprentices. We know that young people’s interest in apprenticeships is growing but SMEs often struggle with offering them. We want to help change that. www.edge.co.uk/apprenticesh...

🚨NEW PODCAST🚨 How do you get more young apprentices into small businesses? @annaambrose.bsky.social and Katy Dorman joined me to discuss two new reports from @edgeuk.bsky.social that set out the barriers facing young people and employers in the apprenticeship system. Listen here: insideyoured.com

How digital tech is transforming education in island settings and beyond. Read more in Olly's recent blog about the Virtual Island Summit - www.edge.co.uk/news-and-eve...

If you wanted to come to the #ApprenticeshipsWork launch webinar but couldn't get a place or couldn't get away, you can see it now... vimeo.com/1126154095

A great piece in People Management magazine from Edge CEO Alice Gardner and REC deputy CEO Kate Shoesmith about our two most recent policy reports and our campaign #ApprenticeshipsWork, which aims to encourage SMEs to take on more apprentices. www.peoplemanagement.co.uk/article/1935...

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...

Our campaign #ApprenticeshipsWork aims to encourage more small businesses to hire apprentices. But we know it's not always simple for SMEs, and that the system can be confusing. So we've put together a set of resources on our campaign pages that will help. www.edge.co.uk/apprenticesh...

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...

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...

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...

@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...

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...

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...

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