News and policy

Welcome to Pearson’s news and policy hub.

Here, you'll find information about Pearson's thinking, research and activity on education and the future of learning and skills.

What's new at Pearson

Browse through all the latest news and policy updates

Welcoming the Curriculum and Assessment Review

We believe in the power of education – and the role of the education system – to prepare all young people, regardless of background, to have successful and fulfilling futures in life, work and study.

October 11, 2024
Labour conference news – Reforms to apprenticeships and further information about Skills England

In the Labour conference today, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announced a new growth and skills levy which will replace the existing apprenticeship levy and include ‘new foundation apprenticeships’.

September 24, 2024
The future of post-16 level 3 and below vocational qualifications in England

In July the DfE announced an immediate pause and review of the post-16 vocational qualification reform in England.

September 6, 2024

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Pearson’s education toolkit for Members of Parliament

One of the big areas of casework MPs will come across in their postbags and inboxes relate to the complex world of education and skills policy. The myriad of systems, terminology and regional differences can make this a difficult area to navigate. This is why we created our MP toolkit, consisting of the important information about education and skills policy, which help MPs and their office teams support constituents.

Download the toolkit

Pearson perspectives: Curriculum and Assessment Review

The government’s Curriculum and Assessment Review gives the education sector an opportunity to share ideas on how curriculum and assessment can bring together a love of learning with fundamental knowledge and skills. To support this, we’re sharing insights, and recommendations on key topics with the education community over the coming months.

Explore our insights and recommendations

The Pearson School Report 2024

Our highly anticipated 2024 Pearson School Report brings together over 12,000+ teacher, student and sector voices on education – the challenges, solutions in action, and opportunities for the future.

Learn more