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Insights from the Edge
This series brings together experts in education policy, research and practice to explore how education and the world of work are developing for young people and education providers. We’ll be asking how that world will give young people across the UK the knowledge and skills they need to flourish in their future life and work. Curated by Edge Foundation, a politically impartial foundation committed to making education relevant.
Episodes
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The Budget 2026
This episode reflects on the 2026 Autumn Budget – the first fiscal event of Andy Burnham’s premiership – and what it means for education and skills. Edge…
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Pathways to Apprenticeships
This episode explores the pre-apprenticeships system in England and how it could be re-modelled to better prepare young people and employers for…
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Labour Party conference 2026 - a look back
Now that all the noise and excitement has died down a little, we look back at the Labour Party conference 2026, the first for Andy Burnham as Prime Minister…
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FE and Skills - Eight Months On
In this episode of Insights from the Edge we’re looking back at what’s happened in FE and Skills policy so far this year. We’ll also look forward at what the…
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V Levels - Reflect and Revise
England’s post-16 qualifications landscape is entering another significant period of reform with the introduction of V Levels. A new report from Edge…
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Work Experience Month
July is National Work Experience Month and Edge is a key Supporting Partner. In this episode, Edge Executive Director Olly Newton hosts Beryl Henshaw, Managing…
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The Milburn Diagnosis
In this episode of Insights from the Edge, we’re looking at the findings of the recent first report from the Milburn Review with a particular lens on what…
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Modern work experience
A series of 20 minute podcasts from Edge Foundation designed to be heard over coffee or a commute exploring how education and the world of work can better…
Insights from the EdgeDemocratic Citizenship in Europe
In 2022, the Council of Europe launched a project on the Reference Framework for Competencies for Democratic Culture in Vocational Education and Training in…
Insights from the EdgeNEETS - Lessons from the front line
A new series of 20 minute podcasts from Edge Foundation designed to be heard over coffee or a commute exploring how education and the world of work can better…
Insights from the EdgeV Levels - A new approach
A new series of 20 minute podcasts from Edge Foundation designed to be heard over coffee or a commute exploring how education and the world of work can better…
Insights from the EdgeNational Apprenticeship Week - An SME Special
A new series of 20 minute podcasts from Edge Foundation designed to be heard over coffee or a commute exploring how education and the world of work can better…
Insights from the EdgeFE & Skills in 2026 - A look ahead
A new series of 20 minute podcasts from Edge Foundation designed to be heard over coffee or a commute exploring how education and the world of work can better…