As the first week of the UK’s new government draws to a close, the CfEY team has been reflecting on the changes we hope to see in the future and how our work can support The Labour Party's next steps. Check out our take on what is needed in education and youth👇 bit.ly/3Y1MTTO

Associate Simon Lam discusses cultural education:

tilda martin Good. Let’s hope they don’t seek advice from the same advisors the Tory DfE have gone over the last decade. I suggest they might have contributed to the problem. Have civil servants updated their contact lists?

Message to all student receiving their results tomorrow, or parents of a student. I’m going to call as many of you to either celebrate your success or pick you up if it doesn’t go your way. Spread the word. Peace

Best wishes to everyone receiving #AlevelResults2024! If you didn't get what you hoped or aren't sure what to do next, don't panic! Check out this BBC News (UK) guide including CfEY's advice on getting into Youth Social Action to help you choose your next steps bit.ly/4fJITh4

Glad this research has highlighted the problems that come with increasing the notion of 'choice' within schools 👏

At The Centre for Education and Youth (CfEY), we're glad to see the government's decision to leave single-word Ofsted grades for schools behind. Our Co-CEO @roisinkillick commented on the issue:

A major report published today by OCR makes the case for curriculum and exams reform in #England Read the full #StrikingTheBalance report, chaired by former Education Secretary Charles Clarke, here: cambrid.ge/4gaRIk2

Tickets on-sale for The Immersive Learning Festival! 📣 This November meet the immersive learning teachers, join a masterclass to develop your own work and discover how we're making an impact in schools right now. Book by Wed 18 Sep for 15% off 👉 ow.ly/Zjsl50TfcLI

If you missed yesterday's launch of OCR and Cambridge University Press & Assessment's new report #StrikingtheBalance - A review of 11-16 curriculum and assessment in England, check out this roundup of key takeaways from CfEY Associate Simon Lam 👇

Cameron vowed to “kill off the health and safety culture for good” and boasted that his government would be the first in modern history to leave office with “less regulation in place”. newstatesman.com/politics/uk-po…

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Come join me on the 4th November to discover the enjoyment & impact of immersive learning in schools with Punchdrunk Enrichment ! 🎭🤯 📝punchdrunkenrichment.org.uk/whats-on/categ…

Our associate Simon Lam will be there alongside practitioners, creatives, researchers & academics to talk about the enjoyment & impact of immersive learning... Sign up to attend using this link: punchdrunkenrichment.org.uk/whats-on/categ… We look forward to seeing you! 👋