Guest blog - Blog

The kids aren’t all right

In early June, Ben Benstead joined CLES for a week of work experience. Ben is a sixth form student from Hebburn attending St Joseph’s Catholic Academy. Here he shares some of his personal thoughts on how the experiences of young people are shaping our political agenda and, in particular, the rise of Reform.

The youth are losing faith in the establishment.

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Islington: building equality and prosperity though learning

In this guest blog from Islington Council’s Assistant Director of Community Learning & Libraries, Akeel Ahmed, he explains why Islington have put adult skills and learning at the heart of their community wealth building approach.

“I needed a career change and had no confidence as I hadn’t applied for a job or done any learning since I was 16. They’ve really supported me and the courses are really practical. I start my new job next month”.

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