Edge Research Bibliography

• Emms, K., Laczik, A. (2026). Becoming Universities: The Progress of England's New HEIs. London: The Edge Foundation.
• Laczik, A., and Kirstensen, S. (ed.) (2025). Learning Democracy in Vocational Education and Training in Europe: An Anthology. Strasbourg: The Council of Europe.
• Emms, K., Chorzelewski, N., Pretty, J., Chrispin, L., Laczik, A. and Meredith, E. (2025). Global Skills Partnerships: Exploring Transnational Education in TVET. London: The Edge Foundation.
• Tholen, G., Emms, K. and Laczik, A. (2025). Beyond Routine: The Role of Skills, Education and Technology in Middle-Skill Occupations. London: The Edge Foundation.
• Patel, J. (2025). Tertiary Pathways in Practice: Institutions’ Views of Partnerships Between Higher and Further Education in Scotland and England. London: The Edge Foundation.
• Rogers, L., McGrath, S., Laczik, A. and Dabbous, D. (2025). Transforming Student Experience Through Authentic Learning: Lessons for Policy and Practice. London: The Edge Foundation.
• Dickson M., Maguire S., Ventura Alfaro M.J., Laczik A., Dabbous D., Newton O., Thompson D. (2025). Keeping young people in learning until the age of 18 – does it work? Evidence from the Raising of the Participation Age (RPA) in England. Bath: University of Bath, IPR, Edge Foundation, FFT Education Datalab.
• Kersh, N., Emms, K. and Laczik, A. (2025). Building Bridges Between Higher Education and Employment: learning from practically-based higher education. London: The Edge Foundation.
• Laczik, A. Patel, J., Emms, K., Hordern, J., Orr, K., Dabbous, D., Polding, E., Wormald, J., James Relly, S., Newton, O., Quyoum, A. (2025). Degree Apprenticeships in England: What Can We Learn from the Experiences of Apprentices, Employers, and Education and Training Providers? London: The Edge Foundation
• D. Dabbous., J. Patel., K. Emms., A. Laczik., K. Orr., S. Gluck., H. Papworth., O. Newton. (2024). Student Voices: what are students saying about their experiences of T Levels? London: The Edge Foundation.
• Munoz-Chereau, B., Burgoyne, M., Emms, K. and Laczik, A. (2024). Ofsted inspection in the general Further Education and Skills sector in England. London: The Edge Foundation
• Pullen, C., McCaig, C., Emms, K. and Laczik, A. (2024) Widening participation and degree apprenticeships. London: The Edge Foundation
• Sevens, T., France, A.,Staniland, C., Stevens, K,. Patel, J. (2024) What Makes an Effective Work Based Mentor in Allied Health Professions London: The Edge Foundation
• McPherson, C., Bayrakdar, S., Gewirtz, S., Laczik, A., Maguire, M., Newton, O., O’Brien, S., Weavers, A., Winch, C., Wolf, A. (2023) Schools for All? Young people's experiences of alienation in the English secondary school system. Edge: London.
• Emms, K., Laczik, A., Quyoum, A. (2023) The perspectives of learners – How are schools developing employability skills? Joint Dialogue Phase 2. Edge: London.
• Dabbous, D., Emms, K., Henderson, H., Laczik, A. (2022). Responding to Covid-19: Experiences of vocational learning and teaching from colleges in the British Isles. Edge: London.
• Rogers, L. (2022). Highlands College: Redesigning the Curriculum - Review of Best Practice. Edge: London.
• Relly, S. J., Killip, G., Robson, J., Emms, K., Klassen, M., Laczik, A. (2022). Greening Construction: A complex challenge for jobs, skills, and training. Edge: London.
• Julius, J., Hillary J., Faulkner-Ellis H. (2022), Investigating the potential use of long-term school and college destination measures. Edge: London.
• Emms, K., Laczik, A., Newton, O., Wilson, E., (2021) Graduate Apprenticeships - Report. Edge: London.
• Relly, S. J., Robson, R., Emms, K., Laczik, A., Randhawa, A., Aizawa, I., Dong, L., Hwang, S., Pinto, V., Zlock, L. (2021). Drivers of technical excellence in the skills economy. Edge: London.
• Dickinson, P., Hogarth, T. (2021) The Benefits of Hindsight - Assessing the impact of apprenticeship reforms on employer behaviour. Edge: London.
• Dabbous, D. & Samuels, J. (2021) The Impact of Winning College Awards. Edge: London.
• Laczik, A., Fettes, T. (2021). Perspectives on National Occupational Standards: What do users think? Edge: London.
• Munoz, B., Ehren, M. (2021) Inspection across the UK: how the four nations intend to contribute to school improvement. Edge: London.
• Emms, K., Laczik, A., Dabbous, D. (2021). Rethinking higher education: Case studies for the 21st Century. Edge: London.
• Huegler, N., Kersh, N (2020) Evaluation of the Edge Hotel School. Edge: London.
• Percy, C., Emms, K. (2020) Drivers of early career success for UK undergraduates: An analysis of graduate destinations surveys. Edge: London.
• Dabbous, D., Emms, K. (2020) Education Technology in Further Education Colleges: How are colleges integrating digital technologies into their practice? Edge: London.
• Emms, K., Laczik, A. (2020) A contemporary approach to employable graduates: Cardiff National Software Academy. Edge: London.
• Robson, J. Randhawa, A., Keep, E. (2018) Employability Skills in Studio Schools. Edge: London.
• Rogers, L., McQueen, H., Spours, K. (2018) Evaluation of Career Colleges. Edge: London.
• Laczik, A., Emms, K., Newton, O., Kashefpakdel, E., Clark, J., Rehill, J. (2018) Joint Dialogue: How are schools developing real employability skills? Edge: London.
• Hodgson, A., Spours, K., Waring, M., Gallacher, J., Irwin, T., James D. (2018) FE and Skills across the Four Countries of the UK. Edge: London.
• McCrone T., Martin, K., Sims, D. Rush, C. (2017) Evaluation of University Technical Colleges. Edge: London.

Bulletins 18–1 (2026–2018).

• Skills Shortages Bulletin – Summary (2026).

• Dabbous, D., Emms, K., Laczik, A. (2022). Responding to Covid-19: Experiences of vocational learning and teaching from colleges in the British Isles. Edge: London.
• Donkin A., et al (2021) The Impact of Covid-19 on Education: Perspectives on the impact of lockdown. Edge: London.
• Dabbous, D., Caires, A., Emms, K., Laczik, A., Newton, O. (2020) The Impact of Covid-19 on Education: a summary of evidence on the early impacts of lockdown. Edge: London.

Volumes 7–1 (2025–2018).

• Emms, K., Laczik, A. (2020) A contemporary approach to employable graduates: Cardiff National Software Academy. Edge: London.
• Emms, K., Laczik, A., Dabbous, D. (2020), A journey to employment for young people with additional needs. Edge: London.
• McCrone, T. (2019). School 21 and XP: Real world learning. Edge: London.

Policy Reviews 19–1 (2026–2021)

• McGrath, S. (2026). BTEC. Learning from the Past, 20.
• Patel, J. (2026). Youth Training Scheme. Learning from the Past, 19.
• Patel, J. (2026). Manpower Services Commission. Learning from the Past, 18.
• Scullion, K. (2026). Sector Skills Councils. Learning from the Past, 17.
• Liu, Z. (2025). UK Commission for Employment and Skills. Learning from the Past, 16.
• Alfaro, M. J. V. (2025). Apprenticeship Training Agencies. Learning from the Past, 15.
• Fettes, T. (2025). The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority and the Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency. Learning from the Past, 14.Individual policy reviews: Papers 13-1 (2022-2021)
• Olle, H. (2022). The New Deal for Young People, Learning from the Past, 13.
• Tatham, K. (2022). 14-18 Vocational Quals, Learning from the Past, 12.
• Quyoum, A. (2022). Access to Higher Education, Learning from the Past, 11.
• Parry, G. (2022). Polytechnics, Learning from the Past, 10.
• Gunn, A., Carasso, H. (2021). National Scholarship Programme, Learning from the Past, 9.
• Salam, S. (2021). Train to Gain, Learning from the Past, 8.
• Jones, S. (2021). 14-19 Diplomas, Learning from the Past, 7.
• Ford, L. (2021). Technical and Vocational Education, Learning from the Past, 6.
• Polding, L. (2021). Education Business Partnerships, Learning from the Past, 5.
• Weavers, A. (2021). EMA, Learning from the Past, 4.
• Burgess, J. (2021). Young Apprenticeships, Learning from the Past, 3.
• Tatham, K. (2021). Entry to Employment, Learning from the Past, 2.
• Maragkou, K. (2021) The Connexions Service, Learning from the Past, 1 (2021).

Thematic Reviews and other

• Hardy, A. (2025). The Evolving Identity of Design and Technology Education. London: The Edge Foundation.
• Patel, J. (2024). General/Liberal Studies in English Further Education: The Rise and Fall of a Radical Programme to Balance General and Technical Education, c.1957–1980. London: The Edge Foundation.
• Huddleston, P. and Unwin, L. (2024). Curriculum in FE Colleges Over Time: Illustrations of Change and Continuity. London: The Edge Foundation.
• Laczik, A., Dabbous, D., Patel, J. and Wilson, E. (2023). Good Policy Making: What Can We Learn from Past Policies? London: The Edge Foundation.
• Burgess, N. (2023). The Role of English and Maths in Technical and Vocational Education. London: The Edge Foundation.
• Maguire, S. (2022). A Brief History of Youth Employment in the UK. London: The Edge Foundation.
• Keep, E. and Unwin, L. (2022). Before Incorporation: A Timeline of Key Initiatives and Policies Shaping Further Education. London: The Edge Foundation.
• Honourable Histories (continually updated and revised). Edge: London.

• Lloyd, C. (2025). Harnessing Potential? Career Aspirations of Students Studying Equine Courses in Further Education in England. London: The Edge Foundation.
• Liu, Z. (2025). China and the UK's Higher Vocational Education and Training (HVET) Students' Post-College Transition After Covid-19. London: The Edge Foundation.
• Tatham, K. (2025). Vocational Progressions, Decent Work and Early Career Transitions (Age 25–30 Years). London: The Edge Foundation.
• Polding, E. (2025). School Outreach Programmes and Legal Employers. London: The Edge Foundation.

• Gluck, S. and Papworth, H. (2025). Chaos to Coordination: Towards a 'One-Stop' Apprenticeship Platform. London: The Edge Foundation.
• Gluck, S. and Papworth, H. (2025). Agents of Change: Supporting SMEs Through Apprenticeship Brokerage Services. London: The Edge Foundation.
• Papworth, H. and Gluck, S. (2025). A Short Guide to FE and Skills Across the Four Countries of the UK. London: The Edge Foundation.
• Papworth, H. and Gluck, S. (2024). Flex Without Compromise: Preserving Apprenticeships for Young People Under a Growth and Skills Levy. London: The Edge Foundation.
• Papworth, H. and Gluck, S. (2024). Advancing British Standards? Exploring Public Attitudes Towards a Baccalaureate-Style 16–18 Education System. London: The Edge Foundation. Emms, K., Laczik, A., Dabbous, D. (2022). Rethinking higher education: Case studies for the 21st Century. Edge: London.
• Dabbous, D., Patel, R., Percy, C., edited by Emms, K., Laczik, A., Newton, O. (2020). Our Plan for Further Education. Edge: London.
• Newton, O., Laczik, A., Percy, C. (2017). Our Plan for Higher Education. Edge: London.
• Newton, O. (2017) Our Plan for Schools. Edge: London.
• Newton, O., Percy, C., Laczik, A., Emms, K., with Cohen, K., Malz, A., Freitas, N. G., Nicoara, C., and Luchinskay, D. (2017). Our Plan for apprenticeships. Edge: London.