Sorah Gluck
@sgluck13
Policy advisor at @ukedge with interest in post-16 education and skills across the UK
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'Choice for young people over what they study is absolutely paramount to voters'
💭 The Edge Foundation CEO Alice Barnard reveals new polling on 16-19 reform ahead of this year's election manifestos
feweek.co.uk/is-the-abs-wha…
Among this fascinating report's findings is that 74% of people agree with the #protectstudentchoice campaign that sixth form students should be able to mix and match vocational and academic subjects. With BTECs, this is possible - but under current plans, it won't be from 2026.
A new report out today from the social mobility charity Speakers for Schools has revealed a myriad of barriers stop talented young people from securing places at top universities, even if they achieve the required grades. Read the report here
speakersforschools.org/news/new-repor…
🚨On Monday 22 April, Edge launches brand new poll findings on the future of 16-19 education. Join journalist and campaigner Fiona Millar for an exclusive panel event with Olly Newton Faiza Khan Corrienne Peasgood OBE Gareth.
✍️Register for your place: edge.co.uk/news-and-event…
I’ve published a new review with The Edge Foundation on the fascinating and turbulent history of General/Liberal Studies in English Further Education: can an initiative that taught miners poetry in the 1950s have anything to say to policy/practice today? Turns out a surprising amount: ⛏️🧵
The #EssentialSkillsTracker2024 from Skills Builder Partnership, proudly co-sponsored by Edge, is now live! One Q it asks is: 'What do teachers really think about essential skills?' and the answers are enlightening... 👇🧵
💬 'The Sutton Trust and LSE research further shows that since 2020, the proportion of apprenticeship starts by those from poorer backgrounds had dropped significantly.'
A welcome mention of our research on apprenticeships take-up by Seema Malhotra MP💙 in Parliament ⬇️
Looking forward to seeing everyone at our sold out event today in Manchster. The full agenda can be found here:
edge.co.uk/news-and-event…
Rethinking Assessment Alliance MBS HMC (The Heads' Conference)
👩💼 'The workplace is as crucial as the classroom for social mobility'. Today's The Times and The Sunday Times 'Six from the Best', with thanks to Sarah Atkinson & The Social Mobility Foundation
thetimes.co.uk/article/times-…
#socialmobility #Careers
The Oracy Education Commission are part of the The Edge Foundation Deeper Learning Network. Today is the launch of the Commission on the Future of Oracy Education in England. You can learn more about the Oracy Education Commission and get involved here 👇
oracyeducationcommission.co.uk