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 […]
FED National Education Summit 2026 – Conversations with purpose: National Education Futures
‘Conversations with purpose’ sets the theme for the 5th Annual FED National Education Summit. Anchored in the FED National Education Futures Projects, the day will open with big questions that spark thought-provoking panels, meaningful dialogue and powerful opportunities to connect. Big questions: Tickets: Full programme and speaker details will be released shortly. Summit Speakers:
From Fragmented to Fair: Aligning National Education Reform with ASDAN’s Vision for Equity
We are delighted to share this thinkpiece by Melissa Farnham, CEO of ASDAN and FED Futures Partner. From Fragmented to Fair: Aligning National Education Reform with ASDAN’s Vision for Equity explores how England’s education system continues to fail too many young people, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, with SEND or outside the traditional academic mold. Drawing on the […]
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 […]
View FED’s National Education Futures 2025 Report
Education at the Crossroads: Shaping a system that works for everyone England’s education system is at a crossroads. What would it take to build a future where every learner belongs, the workforce is trusted and supported, and schools collaborate instead of compete? National Education Futures 2025 sets out a bold, practical path to get there.
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 […]
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 […]