Edge Director of Communications Susan Higgins and Executive Director Olly Newton attended this important summit in Gran Canaria as part of our work with the Island Education Network. Read more (https://www.linkedin.com/posts/edge-foundation_education-gsis2026-skillsforthefuture-activity-7452785297500753921-bymx?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAOFfioB8bTK4ZPVHA9h1RzKxnqgBMnc0bs) .
Small Business Summer
The natural next step in our Apprenticeships Work campaign is getting underway, led by Amazing Apprenticeships (https://www.amazingapprenticeships.com/small-business-summer/) . Hundreds of schools have already signed up. Now we’re looking for SMEs. Read more. (https://www.edge.co.uk/small-business-summer/)
Edge in The Sun
Edge Comms team pitched a story about Small Business Summer and the benefits of apprenticeships at SMEs to News UK, which was published in The Sun on 23 April 2026.. Read more. (https://www.thesun.co.uk/money/38913118/benefit-apprenticeship-small-employer-career-tips/)
Learning from the past
The latest review in this series looking back at past policies is written by Edge Senior Education and Policy Researcher Dr Josh Patel and examines the Youth Training Scheme. Read more. (https://www.edge.co.uk/research/learning-from-the-past/learning-from-the-past-papers/paper-no-19-youth-training-scheme/)
Democratic citizenship in Europe
Our new podcast is hosted this time by Dr Andrea Laczik, Edge Director of Research, with Søren Kristensen, Researcher Techne, Denmark, and Salvador Sala, Head of the European Space for Citizenship Education Unit, Council of Europe, France. Listen now. (https://www.edge.co.uk/news-and-events/podcasts/democratic-citizenship-in-europe/)
On the shoulders of giants
This free online event explores how education and training reforms in England have tackled enduring challenges. Chaired by Olly Newton. Last chance to reserve your place. (https://www.edge.co.uk/news-and-events/events/on-the-shoulders-of-giants/)
Breaking Barriers
Join sector leaders to tackle the NEET crisis and shape solutions that could influence the Milburn Review, at this collective in-person event from FE News and Edge. Book now. (https://www.edge.co.uk/news-and-events/events/breaking-barriers/)
New research in progress
Edge recently began research into apprenticeship brokerage services in the National Apprenticeships Hub Network. These services provide vital tailored support to SMEs. Read more. (https://www.edge.co.uk/research/current-research/national-apprenticeship-hub-network/)
Regional SME summits
Apprenticeships Work campaign partner BPP is rolling out a series of events aimed at helping small businesses unlock the potential of young people in England this spring and summer .Read more. (https://www.edge.co.uk/news-and-events/news/new-regional-sme-summits-launch-across-england/)
Edge gets HEPI
Edge Senior Research Manager Kat Emms wrote a blog for the Higher Education Policy Institute, "Are England's new higher education institutions delivering on their promises?" Read more. (https://www.hepi.ac.uk/2026/04/24/are-englands-new-higher-education-institutions-delivering-on-their-promises/)
