#LessonsForEducation: What did the pandemic teach us about equity in terms of diversity?
Dr Karen Edge, FED Council Member, discussed with Andreas Schleicher about a number of key topics concerning the future of education across the world. In this segment, they discuss the rise of the BLM movement and how we ensure that educators are equip with the skills to discuss equity in terms of diversity and equality […]
Roundtable Takeaways – Long term education & skills plans aligned to regional industrial and economic strategies
After a successful Roundtable event held on the 1st December 2020, we have reflected on the key takeaways from this event in the video below. These points will help guide is when planning how we can go on to create a long term vision and plan for education. Catch up on the events you may […]
#LessonsForEducation: Which systems have responded and transitioned well enabling students to flourish?
At the beginning of summer, Dr Karen Edge sat down with Andreas Schleicher to discuss a number of key lessons that can be learnt from education. This particular feature discusses the education systems that have been able to respond and transfer well in unprecedented times enabling students to flourish Catch up on the other key […]
#LessonsForEducation: Did schools caring for communities help us to be even stronger in lockdown?
At the beginning of summer, Dr Karen Edge sat down with Andreas Schleicher to discuss a number of key lessons that can be learnt from education. This particular feature discusses whether the fact that schools care for their local communities gave us the opportunity to be even stronger during both the first and now second […]
Roundtable Takeaways – Primary and Early Years Teaching
After a successful Roundtable event held on the 17th November 2020, we have reflected on the key takeaways from this event in the video below. These points will help guide is when planning how we can go on to create a long term vision and plan for education. Catch up on the events you may […]
Roundtable Takeaways – What kind of people, what kind of leaders? Vision and planning for the school workforce
After a successful Roundtable event held on the 24th November 2020, we have reflected on the key takeaways from this event in the video below. These points will help guide is when planning how we can go on to create a long term vision and plan for education. Catch up on the events you may […]
A generation could be left behind
The FED are working across sectors and in partnership with all those concerned with the future of education in this country to support the development of a long term vision and plan for education. This week saw the launch of the Power of Youth Campaign, led by #iwill, a nationwide collaborative effort aiming to recognise […]
Primary Education – ‘Looking Back, Moving Forward.’
Our ongoing series of Fedspace roundtables are all about looking forward as part of the FED 12-month consultation on a long term vision and plan for education. To set the context for our next round table on the theme of ‘Primary education – looking back to move forward’ we have worked with Dr Jonathan Doney, Lecturer in Education […]
Take learning to the people – A new report from City & Guilds warns that a top down approach to recovery puts the UK economy at risk and calls for increased devolution to address challenges that lie ahead
We have been working closely with our core partner City & Guilds Group to create opportunities to further our 12 month FED National Consultation on a long term vision for education. Their recent report ‘Act Now to get Britain Working Again’ highlights a recurring theme discussed at our series of FED round table events. The […]
Levelling up: From rhetoric to reality
Presented by the Chief Executive of the Federation of Awarding Bodies, Tom Bewick, #SkillsWorldLive is a radio show that builds on the popular #SkillsWorld podcast series, where Tom interviews leading figures shaping the post-compulsory education and skills systems, including apprenticeships in the UK, and across the world. The guests include: Carl Ward – Executive Chairman at Foundation for Education […]
