Students gain industry insight from award-winning bricklayer
Students at Burton and South Derbyshire College’s (BSDC’s) Stephen Burke Construction Academy recently welcomed award-winning bricklayer, Dean Haywood for a day of hands-on learning and…
Month: June 2026
Finalists announced for National Innovation Challenge 2026
After fierce debate and much anticipation, the finalists have been announced for the National Innovation Challenge 2026. Led by Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge Colleges (HRUC)…
University Open Days: Top Tips Every Parent Should Know
With Results Day fast approaching, parents across the UK are being encouraged to make the most of university open days as young people weigh up one of the biggest decisions of their…
Olly Newton: Why Systems Thinking Is The Key To Breaking Barriers For 1 Million Young People
We catch up with Olly Newton, Executive Director of the Edge Foundation at the Breaking Barriers Collective, a joint collective intelligence event in partnership with…
Cutting Management Apprenticeships ‘Will hit Those who Benefit Most’
Ministers’ decision to defund all core management and leadership apprenticeships will impact female employees and those from deprived backgrounds most, writes Becky Newell, Director at…
Britain’s Young People are Losing Faith in their Future
Young people today are entering a world in upheaval. Wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, record-breaking temperatures, and the accelerating rise of AI is…
New education schemes helping to make young offender institution ‘arguably the best’
A series of new educational initiatives at a progressive young offenders’ institution in south Wales is helping to make it one of the leading centres…
Sunderland AFC star Luke O’Nien awarded honorary degree by the University of Sunderland
Black Cats’ star, Luke O’Nien, is set to secure a winning result of a different kind when he picks up an honorary award from the…
North East Secondary Schools and FE Colleges invited to join award-winning careers programme
A free-of-charge structured careers programme – Building My Skills – is returning for the 2026-27 academic year, and there are 100 places up for grabs…
Almost 180 More Youth Hubs Announced. Expanding The Youth Hub Network To Over 360 Local Areas In Three Years
Over the next three years, the Government is expanding its network of Youth Hubs to over 360 local areas across Great Britain Thousands of young…