by TheCreatingExcellenceTeam | Aug 18, 2026 | News, Quality
In Christine’s previous article, SEND Capability Under Pressure, she explored what happens when recognised need and documented support fail to become consistent everyday practice. But this is not only a SEND issue. It raises a much broader quality question for every...
by TheCreatingExcellenceTeam | Aug 13, 2026 | News
In this article, Christine Edwards QTLS explores why identifying SEND and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs is only the beginning. Through Sam’s story, she considers what happens when documented support fails to become consistent everyday practice, and...
by TheCreatingExcellenceTeam | Aug 6, 2026 | CEIAG, Employability Skills, MBacc, News, Progression, Technical Education
In this article, Christine Edwards QTLS explores how earlier technical education could strengthen vocational confidence, employability and progression, and why navigation, transition and collaboration will determine whether the promise of “no dead ends” becomes a...
by TheCreatingExcellenceTeam | Jul 30, 2026 | Apprenticeships, Inclusion, Learner Experience, News
In this article, Christine Edwards QTLS explores why inclusive apprentice onboarding must begin before Day One and extend throughout the critical early weeks. She considers how universal design, belonging, employer involvement and visible career purpose can help...
by TheCreatingExcellenceTeam | Jul 27, 2026 | News
In this article, Christine explores why apprenticeship reform is not, in itself, the greatest risk facing the sector — and how individually sensible decisions made under pressure can combine to narrow access, progression and opportunity. She considers why...