Stronger support for parents & carers is a key theme in the updated #GatsbyBenchmarks. In this article, Leighton Collins shares how Meadowhead School Academy Trust have made some considered changes to an annual event to more actively support all families: https://t.co/0ClzlpqmzD

A Moment of Opportunity for FE and AI  | This is really interesting report from @GatsbyEd Danny Brett, from ThinkMove and David Jennings, from DJ Alchemi unpack the Generative AI in Further Education research https://t.co/qPCQPtATai #GenAI #AI #AISkills

Today’s rise in #physics trainee numbers is good news. But as this report shows, recruitment alone is not enough. For these trainees to become the specialist #teachers our #schools urgently need, we must remove the structural barriers faced by international trainees.

'Across the North East, T-levels are already powering the industries of the future' @SamJRushworth , chair of the government's APPG on T Levels https://t.co/qO7pyfTruV

"Hartlepool has high levels of unemployment, poverty and deprivation - the risk of young people becoming NEET is big, making a strong careers programme all the more important." Hear from our benchmarks champion, Lisa Greig, CEO of Hartlepool Aspire Trust: https://t.co/9eeDUKJgGo

A year ago we launched the updated #GatsbyBenchmarks. Today we celebrate their impact so far: more schools/colleges reporting on progress + more benchmarks being achieved = new evidence showing good careers guidance is helping prevent ~6,000 young people becoming NEET each year🎉

Using the updated #GatsbyBenchmarks @dustonschool & South Midlands Careers Hub have connected teachers and local employers, increasing the presence of #CareersGuidance in the curriculum and boosting teachers’ labour market understanding 👏 https://t.co/QpWleo76Y8 @Strickomaster

“Recruitment is fine but retention is absolutely essential… how can we as a government ensure that contextual issues don’t add to the workload of teachers?” Opening remarks from @darrenpaffey at @EduPolicyInst panel on how to keep teachers in the classroom #LPC25

Is Labour delivering the #skills employers need? Join us and @NewStatesman at #LPC25 to hear from @Jacqui_Smith1 @SchleicherOECD John Banks from @LBGplc, Chris Mayne from @ForsbergPNT and Gatsby’s Nigel Thomas on Tuesday at 09.00

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Proud to back Labour’s Opportunity Mission by supporting Institutes of Technology. They’re key to unlocking skills, jobs, and ambition across our towns.

"A coherent place-based approach is important to ensure our young people end up in fulfilling careers whilst boosting economic growth locally." Opportunity Mission Champion @sarahsmithlab on how IoTs can drive up standards and create higher-quality training & employment pathways

“We now need to double-down on this successful model to deliver the real change people across the country are demanding”, writes Labour MP @sarahsmithlab 🗣️ Backing Institutes of Technology can help deliver Labour’s opportunity mission https://t.co/rBKpg33x9S

Today @TeacherTapp and @SchoolDash publish an update to their teacher labour market report, showing showing job adverts down 27% on 18/19 and -36% on last year.

The PAC has sounded the alarm on teacher shortages, urging clearer action to meet recruitment and retention pledges—especially in core subjects and FE, with major challenges in deprived areas. Gatsby Ed echoes many of these priorities, underscoring the need for systemic reform.

👏Thank you to all the brilliant speakers and attendees who joined us and @GatsbyEd yesterday for our first 16-19 conference for middle and senior leaders, focused on evidence-informed CPD. Follow us as we continue to strengthen our support for the sector. #EEFGatsby2025

The Ghost Of Provisions Past: Why Foundation Apprenticeships Need More Than Good Intentions | Rebecca Hayes, from MH&A has written an article to accompany a new report from @GatsbyEd on #Foundationpprenticeships https://t.co/T7QwKjQKF8

Great to be at the Institutes of Technology conference today along with the 20 other IoTs around the U.K. @GatsbyEd #institutesoftechnology #opportunityskillsgrowth

“Your hard work is pivotal in achieving our goals. I look forward to continuing working with you in the future, together to ensure that the UK economy remains world leading and future proof.” Jacqui Smith, Minister for Skills addresses #InstitutesOfTechnology National Conference

Today we welcomed @SarahSmithlab, Government Mission Champion for Opportunity, to the #GBSIoT Hub to explore how we’re tackling skills gaps and creating new technical pathways for learners across the West Midlands. 🔗 https://t.co/8q6D7O7V8y @ucbofficial @bmetcollege