The Curriculum Crisis: Stifling Young Minds and Failing the Future

We are delighted to share the reflections of Melissa Farnham, CEO of ASDAN and FED Futures Partner. Melissa, a care leaver who endured a fragmented education, and someone with 26 years of experience in education and leadership, reflects on the curriculum crisis. The Curriculum Crisis: Stifling Young Minds and Failing the Future “Since 2010, more […]
A Headteacher’s Call for a Rethink on SEND and Accountability: A Plea for Change

We are delighted to share the reflection of James Searjeant, Headteacher at Wyborne Primary and Nursery School and member of our National Education Leaders Council, about SEND and accountability structures and systems. A Headteacher’s Call for a Rethink on SEND and Accountability: A Plea for Change As the headteacher of a proud and inclusive mainstream […]
Liverpool City Region Long-Term Skills Plan. How can the City Region’s Skills Plan Improve Educational Outcomes Across the Region?

Free Breakfast Seminar with Mayor Steve Rotheram and Sir Paul Grant Tuesday 4th February 2025 In partnership with Hays Education, we are delighted to be hosting a free breakfast seminar entitled ‘Liverpool City Region Long-Term Skills Plan’ with Mayor Steve Rotheram and Sir Paul Grant Join Mayor Steve Rotheram and his Education Adviser, Sir Paul Grant, […]
Welcome to FED Learn

Welcome to FED Learn – a professional development experience that goes beyond the traditional approach. This isn’t a generic, one-size-fits-all programme. It’s a customised, forward-thinking journey designed to give you fresh opportunities and perspectives, connecting education with the world beyond the classroom. Want to find out more? Download our leaflet for all the details…
FED National Summit 2024

The FED National Summit has now concluded, and it was an inspiring day filled with insightful discussions and valuable takeaways. A huge thank you to all the speakers and attendees for making it such a success. If you’d like to learn more about the incredible speakers and their sessions, you can download the full Speaker Programme here:
School in the Community: Community in the School

Free Breakfast Seminar with Frank Norris MBE & Jamila Kossar MBE Wednesday 13th November 2024 In partnership with Hays Education, we are delighted to be hosting a free breakfast seminar entitled ‘School in the Community: Community in the School’ with keynote speakers, Frank Norris MBE & Jamila Kossar MBE. Now and then policymakers acknowledge 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, […]
Climate Change & Sustainability: curriculum, Careers, Community & CPD

We are delighted to be in partnership with Hays Education, hosting a series of free breakfast seminars, bringing together thought leaders and education leaders up and down the country to explore our most pressing education issues; and what the possibilities are with a longer-term vision for our Education system. Watch our second event and listen to Emma […]
School improvement – What do we mean by this and who is it for?

Wednesday 24th April 2024 We are delighted to be in partnership with Hays Education, hosting a series of free breakfast seminars, bringing together thought leaders and education leaders up and down the country to explore our most pressing education issues; and what the possibilities are with a longer-term vision for our Education system. Hear from experienced […]
Climate Change & Sustainability: curriculum, Careers, Community & CPD

Thursday 14th March 2024 We are delighted to be in partnership with Hays Education, hosting a series of free breakfast seminars, bringing together thought leaders and education leaders up and down the country to explore our most pressing education issues; and what the possibilities are with a longer-term vision for our Education system. In our second […]