Ensure your child makes the right choices

We all have strong views when it comes to the education of our children. However the debate has been missing a major problem. Parents have been influenced for years by an education system that recognises success only as academic.

Edge, the charitable foundation dedicated to raising the profile of practical and vocational learning, is urging families to consider alternatives to University and academic study. Read our comprehensive features below and learn more about the challenging and rewarding vocational options that are available.

Are you pushing your teenager in the wrong direction? You may actually be holding them back from doing what they want to do.

There's a huge range of courses and providers out there. Take a look at our overview of what's available for young people.

Every parent wants to help their children make the right choices in life. But we all know how difficult it is to talk with teenagers. We can help you with your communication and research.

Take the quick quiz, developed by leading parental psychologist Donna Dawson to see how well you really know your children, their capabilities and choices.

Learn more about practical and vocational learning routes to success for young people from 14 to 25 years old.

Ice Edge was a competition designed to get young people thinking about the environment and to develop a whole range of practical skills that will be useful in later life. Find out more...

Whether you are a teacher or tutor, interested in volunteering or contributing, you can become involved in the Young Enterprise programme. Find out how.