Looking Back, Moving Forward. A history of social mobility

Looking Back, Moving Forward. A history of social mobility

Our tag line for the 150th Anniversary of universal state education in this country is ‘ 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 […]

Primary Education – ‘Looking Back, Moving Forward.’

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 […]

FED150 – ‘Can education policy impact on developing character, values and wellbeing?’

FED150 - 'Can education policy impact on developing character, values and wellbeing?'

To mark the 150th Anniversary of universal state education we hosted a unique gathering of former Secretaries of State for Education to reflect on past successes of education, the unintended consequences of past policy, and to envision what still remains to be done. Hosted by Branwen Jefferys, education correspondent for BBC News, the groups discussed their […]

Carl Ward ‘in conversation with’ Michael Gove

Carl Ward 'in conversation with' Michael Gove

Carl Ward ‘in conversation with’…… Michael Gove. Our most recent event to celebrate the anniversary of 150 years of state education saw 12 former secretaries of State come together to discuss the past successes of education, the unintended consequences of past policy and to envision what it is that still needs to be done. Michael […]

FED150 – Education and Lifelong Learning

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The FED exists to promote a long-term vision and plan for education in England. In the spirit of partnership, we provide a neutral space for policy influencers from education, business, politics and beyond to shape the future. Only through long term planning, can we fully empower future generations and unlock the country’s potential. This increasingly […]

Learn more about the FED and an update from our recent consultation events

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The Foundation for Education Development (FED) was established as a neutral space for sharing views on how to build a longer-term approach to English education policy and planning. Only through long term planning, can we fully empower future generations and unlock the country’s potential. Together we can build a world class education system across the […]

Watch the Andreas Schleicher Webinar

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Now available to view online, a recording of our recent webinar featuring Andreas Schleicher, Director for Education and Skills at the OECD in conversation with Dr Karen Edge. If you weren’t able to make this well attended event, here’s your chance to see Andreas outlining his learning from a deep study of education systems, giving us […]