Today (11 May) @Pearson is launching a new Forum in the UK, bringing together experts from across education, employment and politics, to look at the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on widening the inequalities gap.

@Pearson calls for nominations to recognise and reward innovative teaching and learning in the UK Higher Education sector  Pearson, the world’s leading learning company, has today announced its inaugural Awards for the UK higher education sector which focus on celebrating success in innovation in teaching, learning and student support.  

A new survey of UK employers conducted by @Pearson, reveals that over three-quarters (76%) feel that broader courses that provide a grounding in industry prepare learners better than role-specific training given the changing job market.

@Pearson has today announced the launch of a new Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) English Language specification, which has been designed to engage and motivate students through contemporary texts and writing tasks, providing a new qualification choice to reflect the diversity of learners.

@Pearson launches major national consultation into the future of qualifications and assessment in the UK For the second year running Covid-19 will fundamentally impact exams in the UK  Pearson is launching a major national consultation looking at the wider issue of assessment and qualifications for 14-19 year olds, amid national debate on the future of GCSEs  Leading UK and international education experts will help guide the multistage research project   Pearson, the world’s learning company, has today launched a major new consultation seeking views on what an effective system of assessment and qualification looks like for young people between 14 and 19.