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 […]
Is Knowledge Enough for Our Children in Tomorrow’s World?
We are delighted to share the reflections of Joanne Wilkinson-Tabi – Executive Leader at Maritime Academy Trust. Joanne reflects on whether a knowledge-heavy curriculum alone is enough to prepare children for the future. The article challenges the narrow focus introduced by the 2019 OFSTED framework and highlights how the Greenwich South Hub’s ‘Big Curriculum’ integrates […]
Ambition with Impact: How Bolton is Rethinking School Improvement
We asked Philip Britton MBE, Bolton Learning Partnership Founding Member and Head of Foundation at Bolton School, and Dominic McKeon, Bolton Learning Partnership Member and Principal of Little Lever, to share the work they are undertaking as part of The Bolton Learning Partnership (BLP). The BLP is a unique collaboration of secondary schools, further education […]
SATs and the Anxiety They Cause: We Need a Braver, Fairer System
In this powerful reflection, James Searjeant, Headteacher at Wyborne Primary and member of the FED National Education Leaders Council, calls for urgent reform of the current SATs and accountability structures, arguing they place undue pressure on children, staff, and families while failing to capture the full breadth of a child’s development. He advocates for a […]
Should We Be Able to Predict GCSE Results at the Age of 5?
We are delighted to share the reflections of Dave Marsh, Executive Headteacher of Featherby Infant and Junior Schools and Barnsole Primary School. The thinkpiece argues against predicting GCSE outcomes at age five, emphasizing that early disadvantage should not define a child’s future. Maritime Academy Trust champions a proactive, hopeful approach – investing in early intervention, […]
Strategy, Ethics & Action: Leading the Digital Shift in Education
Date: Wednesday 25th JuneTime: 8:30am to 10:30am, Registration/Breakfast from 8:00amVenue: HAYS, 4th Floor, 107 Cheapside, London, EC2V 6DN 🥐 8:00am–8:30am: Registration & Light Breakfast💡 8:30am–10:00am: Thought Leadership Sessions❓ 10:00am–10:30am: Q&A Join Professor Wayne Holmes and Alison Gellett for a thought-provoking deep dive into the current digital transformation situation within the education sector, to examine successes […]
From Exclusions to Belonging: The Radical Shift Powering Empower Trust
We are delighted to share a thinkpiece by Carla Whelan, Chief Executive Officer at Empower MAT. Empower Multi-Academy Trust has established a sector-leading model for inclusive education by prioritising collaboration, rights-respecting culture, and innovative practice across its Shropshire schools. Through targeted SEND interventions, strategic leadership, and staff development, the Trust has significantly reduced exclusions, secured […]