Understanding Difference: Why Empathy Education Should Start Earlier
We are delighted to share a thinkpiece by Simon Houghton, Founder of The Kindness Crew 4 Schools. Timed to coincide with Neurodiversity Celebration Week, this thought‑provoking piece explores how teaching empathy and awareness of invisible differences in early childhood could reshape behaviour, belonging, and school culture for all pupils and asks: what if the greatest […]
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 […]
National Education Assembly – South
Help shape the future of education in the South. Fill in the form below to join our NEA South planning lunch. We are inviting education stakeholders from across the South to help shape the first National Education Assembly (NEA) South meeting. The National Education Assembly (NEA), powered by the Foundation for Education Development (FED), provides a space for people […]
The 5Ds of the Next Decade
We are delighted to share a thinkpiece by Rosie Clayton, FED Ambassador and education specialist and entrepreneur with extensive experience working with leaders in schools, colleges, Multi-Academy Trusts and Government on high-profile innovation and edtech programmes. This article explores the five powerful forces – Dignity, Diet, Digital, Devolution and Disaster – set to reshape England’s education […]
From Intent to Impact: Building Inclusion into the Foundations of Education
As the government’s Inclusion Review gets underway, it’s time to turn values into system-wide strategy. Narinder Gill argues that the FED Futures report offers the roadmap we need. Narinder, Co-Chair of the FED National Education Leaders Council, is the School Improvement Director for Elevate Multi-Academy Trust, a primary Trust in North Yorkshire. From Intent to […]
To fix education, we need to rebuild the system that holds it together
Education must not be left behind as the government looks to rebuild national infrastructure. Lord Jim Knight argues that the FED Futures report and National Education Assembly offer the collaborative roadmap our system needs. To fix education, we need to rebuild the system that holds it together It’s been almost twenty years since I was […]
Part 2 – Investing in People – Why Professional Learning is the Future of Education
We are delighted to share the second of a two-part thinkpiece by Dee Inwood, Managing Director at The National College, and FED Core Partner. In a world of rapid technological, societal and institutional change, our education system is at a crossroads. From teacher burnout to AI disruption, the challenges are real – but so are the opportunities. […]
How can we make teaching a desirable career where people feel supported, valued and proud to stay and grow?
What would it take to make teaching a career people are proud to stay in? In this powerful thinkpiece, Dame Alison Peacock, CEO of the Chartered College of Teaching and FED Ambassador, reflects on why a long-term, system-wide approach is essential to build a profession that is trusted, supported and inclusive. Drawing on key insights […]
Part 1 – The Only Constant is Change – Rethinking the Future of Education.
We are delighted to share the first of a two-part thinkpiece by Dee Inwood, Managing Director at The National College, and FED Core Partner. In a world of rapid technological, societal and institutional change, our education system is at a crossroads. From teacher burnout to AI disruption, the challenges are real – but so are the […]