Embedding cultural inclusion — through curriculum design and/or creating cultures of belonging
We are delighted to share the reflections of Stacey Postle, Headteacher at Beaumont Primary School, that explores how Beaumont Primary School have embedded cultural inclusion and belonging at the heart of their curriculum through their “My Beaumont Journey,” offering all pupils diverse, meaningful experiences such as cultural visits, performances, and enterprise activities. This inclusive, research-led […]
Talent is everywhere, opportunity is not: It’s time young people help design the system that fails them
In February of this year, we gathered at St. George’s House for 24 hours of discussion, debate and reflection to create a Blueprint for the Future on Skills, Careers and Collaboration. A partnership with The Inspirational Learning Group, this consultation brought business leaders together with education professionals and learners to shine a light on the […]
The meal deal we didn’t make
We are delighted to share the reflections of Fiona Fearon, Head of Policy & Research at The National Governance Association, on our recent virtual policy roundtable where we explored the relationship between food, wellbeing and academic success, and the equity issues which go hand-in-hand with this. Fiona has 16 years of frontline education experience, including leadership roles in […]
The Next Generation of School Estate
We are delighted to share the reflections of Ian Denison, Director of Inscyte. In this thought-provoking thinkpiece, Ian explores the future of school buildings in an era of rapid technological change, particularly the impact of AI on learning environments. He critiques the government’s standardised “flat-pack” approach to school design, arguing that it risks repeating past mistakes […]
Power in Place – Driving Effective Education Partnerships for Flourishing Learners and Communities
Date: Tuesday 25th MarchTime: 16.00 – 17.30Online Event: Zoom We know that strong local partnerships are key to ensuring that every learner, regardless of background, has access to high-quality education and opportunities that help them thrive. Yet, across the country, collaboration between schools, colleges, and communities often happens despite the system, rather than because of […]
Nourishing Change: Exploring Solutions to Food Poverty, Equity and Access
Join the FED in collaboration with Impact Food Group for an exciting virtual policy roundtable where together we’ll explore the relationship between food, wellbeing and academic success, and the equity issues which go hand-in-hand with this. Date: Thursday 20th MarchTime: 9.30am – 11.00am We know that access to nutritious, high-quality food is fundamental to student […]
The Future of Supply Teaching: Building a 21st Century model
Join us for an exciting virtual roundtable with Patrick Cozier, Phil Denton, Allana Gay and Rhys Howells, where we will develop policy and practice recommendations to improve supply teaching for learners, schools/colleges and early years settings, the supply teaching workforce and system overall. Date: Wednesday 19th MarchTime: 4pm – 5.30pm Our FED Partners have said […]
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, […]