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The Curriculum Crisis: Stifling Young Minds and Failing the Future
We are delighted to share the reflections of Melissa Farnham, CEO of ASDAN and FED Futures Partner. Melissa, a care leaver who endured a fragmented education, and someone with 26 years of experience in education and leadership, reflects on the curriculum crisis. The Curriculum Crisis:

A Headteacher’s Call for a Rethink on SEND and Accountability: A Plea for Change
We are delighted to share the reflection of James Searjeant, Headteacher at Wyborne Primary and Nursery School and member of our National Education Leaders Council, about SEND and accountability structures and systems. A Headteacher’s Call for a Rethink on SEND and Accountability: A Plea for

From Classroom to Career: Bridging Skills for the Modern Workforce
Free Breakfast Seminar – From Classroom to Career: Bridging Skills for the Modern Workforce Wednesday 12th February Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking breakfast seminar focused on the roles of educational and business leaders in preparing the next generation for the changing world of

Education Reimagined: Neurodivergence at the Centre
Join us for an exciting virtual roundtable where together we’ll envision an education system truly built for neurodivergent learners. This FEDSpace event brings together voices from across the educational landscape to imagine and shape a more inclusive future. When: Monday 3rd March 2025Time: 6:00 –

From Representation to Transformation: Embedding Inclusion in Education
Date: Thursday March 13thTime: 6.00 – 7.30pm In the FED’s submission to the DfE’s Call for Evidence for the Curriculum and Assessment Review last November, which was based on hundreds of dialogues with thousands of stakeholders which we have facilitated over the past four years,

FEDSPACE – AI FED Future Project
The Human Dimensions on AI FEDSpace with Expert Guest Professor Wayne Holmes Date: Wednesday 12th FebruaryTime: 5.00 – 6.30pm Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems are the first and only technologies to successfully mimic human behaviours, communications, and decision-making processes, often leading to the misperception that they

Unleashing Greatness: A Seminar for School Leaders
Hosted by FED and The University of Greater Manchester (formerly Bolton University) Tuesday, 4th March, 3-5pm 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

School in the Community: Community in the School – Ashraf Ali
We are delighted to share the reflections of Ashraf Ali MBE on the recent free breakfast seminar, hosted by Hays Education, entitled ‘School in the Community: Community in the School’ with keynote speakers, Frank Norris MBE and Jamila Kossar MBE. I had the pleasure of attending

Kusum Gurung – Reflections on the FED National Education Summit
We asked Kusum Gurung, a FED Learners Council members and co-host of the 4th Annual FED National Education Summit, to share their reflections on the Summit. Kusum Gurung – Reflections on the FED National Education Summit I had the privilege of co-hosting the FED National

Kerrie Portman – Reflections on meeting the Children’s Commissioner
The FED Learners Council invited members of youth advisory groups from the FEA, The Edge and The Careers and Enterprise Company to join them in meeting with the Children’s Commissioner, Dame Rachel de Souza. Kerrie Portman is one such Learner and in this thinkpiece Kerrie

Liverpool City Region Long-Term Skills Plan. How can the City Region’s Skills Plan Improve Educational Outcomes Across the Region?
Free Breakfast Seminar with Mayor Steve Rotheram and Sir Paul Grant Tuesday 4th February 2025 In partnership with Hays Education, we are delighted to be hosting a free breakfast seminar entitled ‘Liverpool City Region Long-Term Skills Plan’ with Mayor Steve Rotheram and Sir Paul Grant Join

How a Flexible Part-Time Timetable with Online Learning Can Support Neurodivergent Children
We are delighted to share the second 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. How a Flexible

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.