National Education Leaders Council – Co-Chairs 2024-2025

We are delighted to introduce the co-chairs of the FED National Education Leaders Council between 2024-2025. Our stakeholder councils play a pivotal role in our thinking as we develop the systems and strategies that support a long-term vision and plan for education. Narinder Gill Narinder is School Improvement Director for Elevate Multi-Academy Trust, a primary […]

Teachers call for systemic change to build essential skills in education

Tom Ravenscroft, Founder and CEO of Skills Builder Partnership With a potential new government only weeks away, findings in the Essential Skills Tracker 2024 from Skills Builder demonstrate the overwhelming support for policy change that enables teaching of essential skills in the classroom. Why this research now? A complete education which ensures that all children […]

‘In conversation with’ Barry Cockcroft CBE

To help us think about what is needed to create a long-term vision and framework for education in England, Carl Ward (FED Chair), hosts a series of ‘In Conversation With’ videos with significant influential individuals to help move our thinking forward. This week we are delighted to present our latest instalment with FED Ambassador, Barry […]

Who knows best? Effective policy making for coastal and rural schools.

We are delighted to share FED Executive Team Member, Jo Malone’s, reflections on our recent FED North event in Blackpool. If you are in the north, you can join our regional hub, FED North, currently chaired by Karen Duffy from Manchester Met University and Peter Hudson, Chair of the North West Primary Heads Association. On […]

SEND/AP Council – Co-Chairs 2023-2024

We are delighted to introduce the co-chairs of the FED SEND/AP Council between 2023-2024. Our stakeholder councils play a pivotal role in our thinking as we develop the systems and strategies that support a long-term vision and plan for education. Nas Hussain Nas Hussain, Executive Director, Birmingham Education Advisory Service (BEAS) A senior leader within the […]

Research Advisory Council – Co-Chairs 2023-2024

We are delighted to introduce the co-chairs of the FED Research Advisory Council between 2023-2024. Our stakeholder councils play a pivotal role in our thinking as we develop the systems and strategies that support a long-term vision and plan for education. Claudia Harris OBE FED Council Member: Claudia Harris is the CEO of Makers, the […]

Free online seminar – unlock the power of oracy in education

Tuesday 25th June 2024 We know that oracy improves children’s cognitive development and learning in schools and that it helps to prepare children for participation in the wider world. We know it has been proven to boost social emotional skills including increased self-esteem and confidence. Our Panel Geoff Barton – Chair of the Oracy Commission, […]

Parents & Carers Council – Co-Chairs 2023-2024

We are delighted to introduce the co-chairs of the FED Parents & Carers Council between 2023-2024. Our stakeholder councils play a pivotal role in our thinking as we develop the systems and strategies that support a long-term vision and plan for education. Siân Lewis Siân Lewis is Head of Parent Participation at Parentkind, the network […]