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9 April 2026

Confidence, curiosity, and connection: How colleges are building learners for life

Acting as the bridge between school and adulthood for many young people, colleges play a powerful role in shaping learning for lifelong preparation. Revealing the views of 1,000 college tutors and 1,000 students, Pearson’s Perspectives on Life and Learning in Further Education report is now opening up conversations about how colleges foster confidence, curiosity and the life skills learners need to thrive in every part of their education and beyond.