Edge is an independent education foundation, dedicated to raising the status of practical and vocational learning.
Edge support a number of projects that demonstrate the value of practical and vocational skills
Edge works closely with all political parties to ensure that practical, technical and vocational education remains high on the political agenda.
Jan Hodges speaking in Tunisia as part of the Skills for Employability Programme.
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Studio Schools are a new concept in education and designed for 14-19 year olds of all abilities. These small schools for 300 students feel more like a workplace than a school, with a 9am-5pm working day and year round opening.
Education and business leaders share their vision in a report published by The Education Foundation. The report includes what’s important, what works and what is next for education in the UK
The unique partnership between the city’s college and Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has been awarded a prestigious Association of Colleges (AoC) Beacon Award for Practical Teaching and Practical Learning.
VQ Day 2012 has been confirmed and will be taking place on Wednesday 20 June 2012. Details will be on the VQ Day website soon!
The Government has today taken a crucial step in supporting University Technical Colleges (UTCs). Read more on the UTC website
WorldSkills UK competitions: Open for entries. Visit worldskillsuk.org today and take a look at this year's competition offer and latest news. The deadline for entries to this year's competitions is 15 March 2012.
Congratulations to Exeter College who has been awarded the AoC Beacon Award for Practical and Teaching and Practical Learning, sponsored by us here at Edge! Well done to all the students and staff involved.
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ukEdge: @TESconnect: Bill Gates drops in on South London School http://t.co/KM2Ldgcg <part of @TES_GA speakers for schools programme
ukEdge: #AskGove Should all young people have opportunities to apply knowledge to practical problems e.g building simple machine or designing app?
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