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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
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
Download the programme! FED National Education Summit – Widening the Lens: Insights, Challenges and Possibilities
The Foundation for Education’s (FED) two-day summit in July will take a series of different lenses to long-term education thinking. We ask some key politicians about building cross-party consensus as we suggest some new approaches that will make it easier to move away from stale
Key Speakers Announced for FED National Education Summit 2022 – Widening the lens: Insights, Challenges and Possibilities.
Monday 11th July– Tuesday 12th July The Foundation for Education’s (FED) two-day summit in July will take a series of different lenses to long term education thinking. We ask some key politicians about building cross-party consensus as we suggest some new approaches that will make
Innovation, teacher autonomy and the publishing sector
As we move into the second year of our work at the Foundation for Education Development (FED) and following the launch of the FED National Education Consultation Report, we hosted a roundtable discussion focussed on ‘Innovation or ‘initiative-itis’: How can we move from initiatives to long
What do we mean by innovation? Is it the same thing as change? Or improvement?
As we move into the second year of our work at the Foundation for Education Development (FED) and following the launch of the FED National Education Consultation Report, we hosted a roundtable discussion focussed on ‘Innovation or ‘initiative-itis’: How can we move from initiatives to long
The climate for innovation in UK schools
As we move into the second year of our work at the Foundation for Education Development (FED) and following the launch of the FED National Education Consultation Report, we hosted a roundtable discussion focussed on ‘Innovation or ‘initiative-itis’: How can we move from initiatives to long
How can we sustain school partnerships?
As we move into the second year of our work at the Foundation for Education Development (FED) and following the launch of the FED National Education Consultation Report, we hosted a roundtable discussion focussed on ‘Partnership working : Art or science? How to develop and manage
Partnership working: choreographing dance moves
As we move into the second year of our work at the Foundation for Education Development (FED) and following the launch of the FED National Education Consultation Report, we hosted a roundtable discussion focussed on ‘Partnership working: Art or science? How to develop and manage long
The art of partnership and the partnership of arts
As we move into the second year of our work at the Foundation for Education Development (FED) and following the launch of the FED National Education Consultation Report, we hosted a roundtable discussion focussed on ‘Partnership working : Art or science? How to develop and manage
Mapping the Way to a More Equitable Future for Education
If we want to develop a long term plan for a more equitable education system, then we need a clear map to guide our way. In a recent roundtable and webinar series, in collaboration with Cambridge Assessment Network, FED National Director Loic Menzies explored the
Al Kingsley ‘In Conversation With’ Carl Ward
To help us think about what is needed to create a long-term vision and plan for education in England, Carl Ward (FED Chair), hosts a series of ‘In Conversation With’ videos with significant influential individuals to help move our thinking forward. This week we are
Teacher well-being is key to COVID-19 recovery
As we move into the second year of our work at the Foundation for Education Development (FED) and following the launch of the FED National Education Consultation Report, we hosted a series of roundtable discussions seeking to answer the theme ‘Whatever happened to…?’. This roundtable discussion
Sustainability and climate change strategy – more than a tick box exercise
As we move into the second year of our work at the Foundation for Education Development (FED) and following the launch of the FED National Education Consultation Report, we are hosting a series of roundtable discussions to inform our thinking around a long term vision and
Insights from Skills Builder Partnership’s Essential Skills Tracker
As we move into the second year of our work at the Foundation for Education Development (FED) and following the launch of the FED National Education Consultation Report, we asked Eleanor Collard from the Skills Builder Partnership, to update us on the recently released ‘Essential Skills
How Darwin Group are helping to shape the Long Term Plan for Education through Sustainable Design & Build Solutions.
Darwin Group have long been considered the leading providers of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) or Modular Design & Build Solutions for the Education Sector, providing transformational projects for Local Authorities, Independent Schools and Further Education across the country. We strongly believe that high-performing, energy-efficient
Fireside Chats – Workstream 4 with Al Kingsley & Jo Malone
The Foundation for Education Development (FED) is a community interest company with the objectives of promoting the benefits, importance and understanding of long a long-term vision and plan for education in England. We have a three-year mandate to consult with all stakeholders with an interest
Fireside Chats – Workstream 3 with Lizzie Watts & Jo Malone
The Foundation for Education Development (FED) is a community interest company with the objectives of promoting the benefits, importance and understanding of long a long-term vision and plan for education in England. We have a three-year mandate to consult with all stakeholders with an interest
Fireside Chats – Workstream 2 with Emma Knights & Jo Malone
The Foundation for Education Development (FED) is a community interest company with the objectives of promoting the benefits, importance and understanding of long a long-term vision and plan for education in England. We have a three-year mandate to consult with all stakeholders with an interest
Fireside Chats – Workstream 1 with Essie North & Jo Malone
The Foundation for Education Development (FED) is a community interest company with the objectives of promoting the benefits, importance and understanding of long a long-term vision and plan for education in England. We have a three-year mandate to consult with all stakeholders with an interest
Lessons Learned – In conversation with Sir Michael Barber & Laura McInerney
The Foundation for Education Development (FED) is delighted to present ‘Lessons Learned’. Carl Ward, Chair of the FED, welcomes Laura McInerney and Sir Michael Barber in conversation about the characters who shaped our education system. This conversation has come about following the celebration of 150
