Edge Foundation (United Kingdom)
| Predecessor | Edexcel |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2004 |
| Merger of | Edexcel |
| Headquarters | Edge Foundation Westminster Kingsway College, 211 Grays Inn Rd, London , WC1X 8RA |
Region | UK |
| Services | Education |
| Elaine Lilley | |
| Alice Gardner | |
| Website | www |
Edge Foundation is an independent politically imparial UK-based educational foundation.
In 2003, educational services provider Edexcel was partially sold to Pearson PLC.[1] The trustees of Edexcel opted to use the proceeds of the sale to set up an educational foundation, and formed Edge in November 2004.[2] The trustees of the foundation identified the promotion of practical and vocational learning as the new organisation's primary objective. Since its inception, Edge has invested millions of pounds in practical learning schemes and initiatives run by other organisations, as well as running its own projects.[3]
They believe in a broad and balanced curriculum, interactive and engaging real world learning, high quality technical and professional training and rich relationships between education and employers.[4]
References
- ^ Whittaker, Freddie (9 October 2020). "Oak National Academy lessons will 'never be sold'". Schools Week. EducationScape. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ^ Edexcel website history page
- ^ Edge Action page on edge.co.uk Archived 2008-05-02 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "About Edge". Edge Foundation. Retrieved 2026-02-18.