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Investing in your future workforce

CSR · 21st April 2025

Why local businesses should support schools in their community Walk down your local high street, visit your nearest industrial estate, or scroll through your community Facebook group and you’ll quickly realise something. Many of the people running local businesses are […]

Teaching risk-taking through entrepreneurship

Interesting themes · 15th April 2025

Why learning to take calculated risks is a life skill every student should have Entrepreneurship isn’t just about starting a business. At its core, it’s about problem solving, spotting opportunities, taking the initiative, and learning how to make smart decisions […]

Bridging the gap: CSR as a tool to tackle youth unemployment

CSR · 3rd March 2025

Youth unemployment remains one of the most urgent challenges facing the UK. A growing number of young people are classified as NEET – Not in Education, Employment or Training – and this is fast becoming a red flag for policymakers, […]

Strengthening school and employer links

News & Press · 20th December 2024

What the updated DfE Employer Engagement Toolkit means for careers education In late 2024, the Department for Education released an updated version of its Employer Engagement Toolkit. The revised guidance encourages schools to build more direct partnerships with local and […]

What is CSR and why should schools care?

CSR · 14th September 2024

Corporate social responsibility, or CSR, is a term that’s often heard in business circles, but it’s one that schools should be paying attention to too. While it might sound like something that belongs in a corporate boardroom rather than a […]