Edge is an independent education foundation, dedicated to raising the stature of practical and vocational learning.

We want all young people to have the opportunity to achieve their potential, to ensure that the UK’s future workforce is equipped with the skills to succeed.

Edge believes that there are many paths to success.

We think that vocational and practical education should be valued just as highly as academic choices. To make this happen, we run campaigns and projects that challenge academic snobbery, stimulate demand for practical learning, and supply innovative learning opportunities.

We are entirely independent.

When the examinations organisation, Edexcel, was sold to Pearson plc in May 2003 the money went to a holding charity called the Edexcel Foundation. In 2004 the trustees decided it should promote practical and vocational learning and in May 2004 it was officially renamed the Edge Foundation.

Edge wants to see fundamental changes in the education system.

We believe that practical learning should be part of every young person’s education. So we want improved educational facilities, better careers guidance for young people, more opportunity for learners’ voices to be heard, increased employer engagement at all levels, and an overhaul of teacher training, particularly in practical and vocational subjects.