Strong Starts for Every Child: Rethinking School Readiness
We are delighted to share this thinkpiece by Dave Marsh, Executive Headteacher at the Maritime Academy Trust, following on from our recent roundtable discussion as part of the FED National Education Futures Projects on Inclusion. In this thinkpiece Dave asks, what if “school readiness” isn’t about children being prepared for school, but schools being prepared for children? David explores how the Maritime approach redefines […]
Join the Conversation at the NEA: Schools and Academies Show – FED Theatre
We are delighted to invite you to join us at the upcoming Schools and Academies Show, where the National Education Assembly (NEA) will be coming together in the FED Theatre. The NEA exists to ensure that voices from across education help shape the future of the system. It is a space where experiences are heard, […]
Reimagining English – The Human Connection
We are delighted to share a thinkpiece by FED Ambassador and CEO of Lexonik, Sarah Ledger. Here Sarah argues that re-imagining the English curriculum could help young people rebuild human connection in an increasingly digital and AI-driven world. It highlights the role of literature, writing, speech, and critical thinking in helping students understand themselves and […]
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 […]