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FED’s Response to the Curriculum & Assessment Review – 5 Years of Consultations Synthesised
Over the past five years, the Foundation for Education Development (FED) has been privileged to facilitate what we believe to be one of the most extensive qualitative consultations on education ever conducted in England. We have been honoured to listen to and amplify the voices
Welcome to FED Learn
Welcome to FED Learn – a professional development experience that goes beyond the traditional approach. This isn’t a generic, one-size-fits-all programme. It’s a customised, forward-thinking journey designed to give you fresh opportunities and perspectives, connecting education with the world beyond the classroom. Want to find
FED National Summit 2024
The FED National Summit has now concluded, and it was an inspiring day filled with insightful discussions and valuable takeaways. A huge thank you to all the speakers and attendees for making it such a success. If you’d like to learn more about the incredible speakers and
Engaging Neurodivergent Learners with Interest-Based Courses
We are delighted to share the first of a two-part thinkpiece by Kate Longworth, CEO & Founder Gaia Learning, and FED Core Partner about engaging neurodivergent learners, giving parents control of SEND, interest based courses, part time timetables and also more information about flexischooling. Engaging Neurodivergent
School in the Community: Community in the School
Free Breakfast Seminar with Frank Norris MBE & Jamila Kossar MBE Wednesday 13th November 2024 In partnership with Hays Education, we are delighted to be hosting a free breakfast seminar entitled ‘School in the Community: Community in the School’ with keynote speakers, Frank Norris MBE
Download the programme! FED National Education Summit – First Steps for Change in Education: National Education Futures
This year’s National Education Summit will be an opportunity to add your voice to the future of our education system. The Summit comes at a critical time. As the new government begins to review the changes needed to provide a more creative and inclusive experience
Key Speakers Announced FED National Education Summit 2024
This year’s National Education Summit will be an opportunity to add your voice to the future of our education system. The Summit comes at a critical time. As the new government begins to review the changes needed to provide a more creative and inclusive experience
The Climate and Sustainability Education Toolkit
This free website provides you with all you need to start your school or college on its journey to produce a Climate and Sustainability Action Plan in line with recommendations in the DfE’s Strategy. With over 50 content partners and a filtering function we have
National Education Leaders Council – Co-Chairs 2024-2025
We are delighted to introduce the co-chairs of the FED National Education Leaders Council between 2024-2025. 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. Narinder Gill Narinder
Download FED’s National Education Consultation Report 2024
Focused on the Future: FED’s new report cuts through the political noise to offer practicallong-term planning solutions for education.
Teachers call for systemic change to build essential skills in education
Tom Ravenscroft, Founder and CEO of Skills Builder Partnership With a potential new government only weeks away, findings in the Essential Skills Tracker 2024 from Skills Builder demonstrate the overwhelming support for policy change that enables teaching of essential skills in the classroom. Why this
‘In conversation with’ Barry Cockcroft CBE
To help us think about what is needed to create a long-term vision and framework 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
Who knows best? Effective policy making for coastal and rural schools.
We are delighted to share FED Executive Team Member, Jo Malone’s, reflections on our recent FED North event in Blackpool. If you are in the north, you can join our regional hub, FED North, currently chaired by Karen Duffy from Manchester Met University and Peter
First steps for change in education: National Education Futures
The FED’s 4th Annual National Education Summit focusses on the priorities for an incoming Government through 6 lenses. Details of speakers and sessions will be coming soon. Date: Tuesday November 5th 2024 Time: 9.00 – 3.45 Ticket Prices: Educator Rate – £85 (for people who work
Download Focused on the Future
Focused on the Future: FED’s new report cuts through the political noise to offer practicallong-term planning solutions for education.
SEND/AP Council – Co-Chairs 2023-2024
We are delighted to introduce the co-chairs of the FED SEND/AP Council between 2023-2024. 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. Nas Hussain Nas Hussain, Executive Director,
Research Advisory Council – Co-Chairs 2023-2024
We are delighted to introduce the co-chairs of the FED Research Advisory Council between 2023-2024. 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. Claudia Harris OBE FED
The Launch of the Climate Change & Sustainability Toolkit – Pioneer the Way in Climate Education!
Didn’t manage to make the live event? Watch the launch of the FED’s innovative, one of its kind Climate Change & Sustainability Toolkit. Hear from national education leaders Dame Professor Alison Peacock, CEO of the Chartered College of Teaching, and Carl Ward, Chair of the
Free online seminar – unlock the power of oracy in education
Tuesday 25th June 2024 We know that oracy improves children’s cognitive development and learning in schools and that it helps to prepare children for participation in the wider world. We know it has been proven to boost social emotional skills including increased self-esteem and confidence.
Parents & Carers Council – Co-Chairs 2023-2024
We are delighted to introduce the co-chairs of the FED Parents & Carers Council between 2023-2024. 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. Siân Lewis Siân
National Education Leaders Council – Co-Chairs 2023-2024
We are delighted to introduce the co-chairs of the FED National Education Leaders Council between 2023-2024. 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. Charlotte Avery Charlotte
Practitioners Council – Co-Chairs 2023-2024
We are delighted to introduce the co-chairs of the FED National Practitioners Council between 2023-2024. 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. Dr Kate Bridge Dr
