Wanted – New Members needed to join the FED Practitioners Council

The Foundation for Education Development (the FED) is dedicated to the belief that long-term strategic education planning is vital to the success of countries and their people. In the spirit of collaboration, we provide an independent and neutral space for stakeholders to help shape the future of education. This is a critical year for the […]
Inspirational and energising: FED lead the way towards a long term and sustainable educational future

The Foundation for Education Development (FED) are delighted to share a thinkpiece by Peter Hudson, Chair North-West Association of Primary Head teachers (NWAPH). In this thinkpiece, Peter reflects on the FED’s third National Education Summit and how ‘the time is most definitely right and we may never get a better opportunity’ to implement a long-term plan for […]
Towards a long-term plan for education

The The Foundation for Education Development (FED) is delighted to present Branwen Jeffreys and Sir Michael Barber in conversation about a long-term plan for education. This important conversation helps us to think about the architecture needed to support a long-term plan for education. Read our third FED National Education Consultation Report 2023 – Towards a long-term plan for […]
Fostering Partnerships for Immersive Experiences

The Foundation for Education Development (FED) are delighted to share a thinkpiece by Evonne Bixter, Head of Engagement for Shakespeare North Playhouse. The Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot, Merseyside, in the north of England is a cultural and educational venue that opened in 2022. The development includes a 420-seat main auditorium, a modern studio space, outdoor performance garden, […]
FED National Education Summit 2023 Speaker Biographies

What needs to change in education for children growing up in poverty?

The Foundation for Education Development (FED) are delighted to share a thinkpiece by Georgina Burt, Development Manager at Child Poverty Action Group. Georgina joined CPAG in 2021 after doing lots of Poverty Proofing with schools across England while at Children North East. Her role involves raising awareness of the Cost of the School Day and sharing good practice […]
Context is everything!

As part of our The Foundation for Education Development’s Climate Change & Sustainability Steering Group Workshop, we asked members of the Steering Group and FED Learners Council to share their reflections on the 24 consultation on the discussion. In this think piece, Christine Özden, Global Director, Climate Education, at Cambridge University Press & Assessment, shares […]
Download the programme and speaker biographies! FED National Education Summit – Widening the Lens: Insights, Challenges and Possibilities

Stakeholder Council Member Reflections

The Foundation for Education Development’s vision is informed by hundreds of hours of consultation with hundreds of stakeholders across hundreds of events which has delivered a consistent message: we need a long-term strategy and plan for education in England in order to deliver a system which leads to better outcomes for all learners. We asked […]
Workstream Member Reflections

The Foundation for Education Development’s vision is informed by hundreds of hours of consultation with hundreds of stakeholders across hundreds of events which has delivered a consistent message: we need a long-term strategy and plan for education in England in order to deliver a system which leads to better outcomes for all learners. We asked […]