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08/03/2010
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This report assesses the current state of practical and vocational education in the UK based on international comparisons, and considers the potential for measuring the impact of practical learning. The findings form the basis for suggestions on how to further increase the status and esteem of practical education. Read on »
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23/06/2010
VQ Day 2010 Research Report
A report on Vocational Qualifications in the UK, 2010. This report highlights the growing success of and need for practical and vocational qualifications and alternative education paths in the UK. Read on »
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08/03/2010
Bodies of Knowledge
How the learning sciences could transform practical and vocational learning. Read on »
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15/01/2010
YouGov Benchmarking Surveys: Attitudes to Learning
Gaging attitudes to learning and employer engagement in our education system. Read on »
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18/01/2010
Survey on education opinions
Edge conducted a survey into people's opinions on what changes should be made in our education system as part of the 'Have your say' campaign. Download the results here. Read on »
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23/02/2010
Teaching training in vocational education
This Skills Commission inquiry examines the inequalities between academic and vocational teachers and proposes recommendations to bridge the gap between the two. Read on »
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16/02/2010
Youth Voices on Employability
With youth unemployment at a record high, the second Youth Commission investigation engaged over 7,000 young people with the aim to get young people themselves working on what needs to change in relation to their employability. Read on »
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19/03/2010
Have Your Say Voices
Over the last seven months, independent education foundation Edge has collated the public responses to our 'Have your say' campaign through Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, TESConnect, blogs and via emails, online messages and at events. Read on »
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01/04/2010
Bodies of knowledge (summary)
How the learning sciences could transform practical and vocational learning. Read on »
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01/04/2008
One in five of us is in the wrong job
Edge-funded research by the Skills Commission has found that 21% of us think that our current job doesn’t use our skills Read on »
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10/10/2007
Employer Engagement Research - raising the bar and removing the barriers
Edge commissioned extensive research into the state of employer engagement in education – the basis for our Business in Schools website Read on »
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23/7/2008
Charting the vocational landscape
We looked into the current state of vocational qualifications in the UK, producing a comprehensive overview Read on »
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17/09/2008
Evaluating VQ Day 2008
An evaluation report into the first ever VQ Day Read on »
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21/01/2009
Six Steps to Change Manifesto 2009
Edge has developed a manifesto of six steps to significantly raise the status of practical and vocational learning in the UK. Read on »
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24/06/2009
The VQ Landscape 2009
A review of vocational qualification achievements in the UK Read on »
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21/07/2009
Youth Commission
Raising the participation age for education to 18 Read on »
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21/01/2009
Young people’s attitudes to the education system
A YouGov survey of over 1000 young people in January 2008 found that three quarters felt the current education system needed to be changed to better suit their needs. Read on »
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18/05/2009
Parents' attitudes to education
Research carried out by Edge in May 2009 found that parents in the UK believe that secondary school is not working for 28% of children, supporting Edge’s campaign for a radical overhaul of the education system. Read on »
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01/06/2007
Attitudes and awareness of specialised diplomas
A YouGov survey of teachers and FE lecturers in April-May 2007 surveyed awareness and attitudes towards the new 14-19 diplomas. Read on »
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14/08/2009
VQ Day Evaluation Report 2009
An evaluation of VQ Day 2009, which began to establish VQ Day as an annual event in celebration of the millions of vocational learners in the UK. Read on »
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24/08/2009
GCSE students' attitudes to exams
Independent research carried out on behalf of Edge found that 56% of GCSE students are unmotivated by 3 or more of their subjects. Read on »
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31/07/2008
MPs' opinions on practical and vocational learning
A survey of 150 MPs found that MPs did not believe vocational qualifications mattered less than academic qualifications, but wouldn't necessarily encourage their own children to follow a vocational path. Read on »
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04/09/2009
Parents demand better schools
Research carried out on behalf of Edge in August 2009 found that parents are demanding better facilities in schools, that bring down the barriers between private and public school. Read on »
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10/09/2009
Parents attitudes to politicians
Research unveiled by Edge, carried out in August 2009, reveals that 70 percent of parents feel that politicians do not know a great deal about education. Read on »
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01/10/2009
Intelligence in the flesh
A report into how new scientific understanding can help practical education regain the respect it deserves. Read on »
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01/07/2009
Practical and Vocational Education in the UK: A health check
This report by the Centre for Real World Learning ‘takes the pulse’ of practical and vocational learning in the UK. Read on »
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01/07/2009
Practical and vocational learning undertaken by young people
An article for Edge by Professor William Richardson from the University of Exeter reviewing practical and vocational learning undertaken by ‘academically able’ young people. Read on »
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01/11/2009
Edge annual benchmarking report 2008
An annual report carried out by YouGov looking at changing attitudes to key practical and vocational learning issues. Read on »
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02/07/2009
Evaluations of Practical Learning Programmes
An Edge conducted evaluation of government-initiated programs that have sought to introduce practical elements into the national curriculum. Read on »
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10/07/2008
Education and Vocational Qualifications in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
A study examining education systems across the U.K. Read on »
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16/07/2008
Higher Level Qualifications
This study examines higher education in England, looking at young people’s options and the divisions between different higher education choices. Read on »
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14/01/2010
YouGov Report on Work Experience and Employer Engagement in Education
Gauging the involvement and integration between businesses and schools. Read on »
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