SURVEY – Supporting young people’s mental health: Share your experience
The National Education Assembly and Thrive are working in conjunction to invite teachers and support staff to share their experience of supporting young people’s mental health in schools and colleges. Beyond national conversations, we want to understand the lived reality in education settings. This short, anonymous survey takes around four minutes to complete and is open to educators working […]
Strong Starts for Every Child
Tuesday 17th March, 6-7.30pmLocation: Online (Zoom) – Limited Spaces Available Lived experience of early years and rethinking the conditions shaping school readiness in children. As part of our FED National Education Futures Projects on Inclusion, we want to hear from those who know the early years best – families and practitioners. This interactive online session […]
What does it mean to be a literate citizen today?
Tuesday 12th March, 12-1.30pmLocation: Online (Zoom) – Limited Spaces Available Often in history, we distinguish between “pre-literate” and “literate” societies. Literacy it seems was a simple threshold: you either could read and write, or you could not. Today, literacy is far more complex – and far more contested. Today we talk about media literacy, financial […]
Starting Well, Moving Well: Improving Transitions in Education
Tuesday 10th March, 6-7.30pmLocation: Online (Zoom) – Limited Spaces Available We know that moving between stages of education – early years to school, primary to secondary, and into post-16 – can be exciting but also challenging for children, young people and families. As part of our FED National Education Futures Projects on Inclusion, we’re holding […]
The Future of Education Depends on How We Look After Teachers
We are delighted to share a thinkpiece by Jagdeep Pabla, Founder of National Education Diversity Awards (NEDA). Jagdeep argues that the future of education depends not only on student outcomes, but on building sustainable, inclusive cultures where teachers feel supported, valued and able to stay in the profession. Drawing on the FED National Education Futures […]
Just get the grade and don’t ask any questions
We are delighted to share a new thinkpiece by FED Learners Council Member, Marshal Ngcongco, on their reflections at the FED Futures December consultation on the future of Maths and Numeracy, in collaboration with White Rose Education. In this thinkpiece, Marshal, a dyscalculic science teacher, reflects on failing maths, returning to education and being invited […]
FED National Education Summit 2026 – Conversations with purpose: National Education Futures
‘Conversations with purpose’ sets the theme for the 5th Annual FED National Education Summit. Anchored in the FED National Education Futures Projects, the day will open with big questions that spark thought-provoking panels, meaningful dialogue and powerful opportunities to connect. Big questions: Tickets: Full programme and speaker details will be released shortly. Summit Speakers: