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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
Part 1 – The Only Constant is Change – Rethinking the Future of Education.
We are delighted to share the first of a two-part thinkpiece by Dee Inwood, Managing Director at The National College, and FED Core Partner. In a world of rapid technological, societal and institutional change, our education system is at a crossroads. From teacher burnout to AI
Is Knowledge Enough for Our Children in Tomorrow’s World?
We are delighted to share the reflections of Joanne Wilkinson-Tabi – Executive Leader at Maritime Academy Trust. Joanne reflects on whether a knowledge-heavy curriculum alone is enough to prepare children for the future. The article challenges the narrow focus introduced by the 2019 OFSTED framework
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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
Ambition with Impact: How Bolton is Rethinking School Improvement
We asked Philip Britton MBE, Bolton Learning Partnership Founding Member and Head of Foundation at Bolton School, and Dominic McKeon, Bolton Learning Partnership Member and Principal of Little Lever, to share the work they are undertaking as part of The Bolton Learning Partnership (BLP). The
Unleashing Greatness: A Free Seminar for School Leaders with Professor David Hopkins and Dr Pinkie Mthembu
Hosted by FED and The University of Greater Manchester (formerly Bolton University) School and college leaders are invited to a free seminar exploring how to create more impactful and transformative learning experiences for both students and educators. Join Professor David Hopkins, The Foundation for Education
SATs and the Anxiety They Cause: We Need a Braver, Fairer System
In this powerful reflection, James Searjeant, Headteacher at Wyborne Primary and member of the FED National Education Leaders Council, calls for urgent reform of the current SATs and accountability structures, arguing they place undue pressure on children, staff, and families while failing to capture the
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
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
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,
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
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
The Ethics Advantage: Building Trust in Turbulent
Free Breakfast Seminar with Dr. Matt Silver & Mandy Gage, Deputy CEO – Thinking Schools Academy Trust Date: 11th June 2025Time: 8:00am–11:00amLocation: The Historic Dockyard, Chatham, Kent It is a trying time to be a Trust, school, or college leader. Today’s education leaders face rising
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
FED National Education Consultation Survey 2025 Goes Live
As we continue our collective efforts to shape a long-term vision for education, the FED invites you to contribute to the FED National Education Consultation Survey 2025. Your insights are crucial in ensuring that the voices of educators, leaders, and stakeholders inform the policies and
Time to stop talking and start delivering: FED launches National Education Assembly
We are excited to announce the launch of the National Education Assembly (NEA), scheduled to commence in September 2025. The NEA, a pioneering initiative, will be a fully stakeholder-led to provide meaningful input into national education policy, practice, and strategy. As FED celebrates its 5th
People, Place, Partnerships & Possibility: A Dialogue on Poverty
Date: Wednesday 7th MayTime: 9.00am – 11.00am (8.30am – Registration & light breakfast)Location: HAYS, 3rd Floor, 1 Colmore Square, Birmingham B4 6AJ Join Katrina Morley OBE and Sean Harris, co-authors of Tackling Disadvantage in Schools (Bloomsbury, 2025), for a powerful and thought-provoking conversation on poverty,
The Post-16 Cliff Edge: Ensuring Learners Aren’t Being Left Behind
We are delighted to share the reflections of Michael Lemin, Head of Policy at NCFE, on the interim Independent Review of Curriculum and Assessmentreport that highlights key challenges in England’s education system, including the lack of early SEND support, rising NEET numbers, and economic barriers
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
We are delighted to introduce the co-chairs of the FED National Learners Council in 2025.
Our stakeholder councils play a pivotal role in our thinking as we develop the systems and strategies that support a long-term vision and plan for education. Naomi Blackmore. Naomi has a long-standing connection to learner and youth voice. She has a background in youth work,
How can we address the growing teacher recruitment and retention challenge? What the latest data is telling us.
Date: Monday 31st MarchTime: 4pm – 5.30pmOnline event In this FEDSpace, Jack Worth, Lead Economist at NFER will be sharing key trends from the Teacher Labour Market in England Annual Report 2025. This report provides an overview of the latest trends in teacher recruitment, retention,
SEND Leadership – Is it time to lead differently?
We are delighted to share the reflections of Dr Anita Devi, Founder of #TeamADL. Anita draws on extensive experience in SEND leadership, critiques the perception of SENCOs as mere administrators and argues that the education system suffers from “mission drift,” where financial concerns overshadow vision and
