Education and skills

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This theme covers all aspects of learning and training at all levels, including early years, schools, universities, adult education, apprenticeships and professional development. It is one of the eight universal themes which form our grantmaking framework and allow us to address every aspect of society. Fellows’ stories

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Fellows' updates September 2024 Fellows' update: Alexandra Lyons

Alexandra Lyons spoke at the NERUPI conference on "Building Organisational Change for Equity and Widening Participation," sharing highlights from her Churchill Fellowship.

By Alexandra Lyons, 2024

Report Embedded Trauma Informed Practice in Schools and Public Services

By Jane Pepa, 2020

Fellows' updates August 2024 Fellows' update: Melanie Vaxevanakis

Melanie Vaxevanakis has been accepted into a master's programme at the University of Bristol, where she will study Education (Policy and International Development) starting this September.

By Melanie Vaxevanakis, 2024

Blogs & conversations Tackling employment barriers for young people with disabilities

Young people with disabilities, despite their skills and determination, face daunting barriers to employment, with job rates significantly lower than their peers. My work and personal journey, including insights from my Churchill Fellowship, highlight how small, reasonable adjustments can make all the difference in unlocking this highly qualified talent pool.