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We have been working closely with our core partner City & Guilds Group to create opportunities to further our 12 month FED National Consultation on a long term vision for
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
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
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
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
Presented by the Chief Executive of the Federation of Awarding Bodies, Tom Bewick, #SkillsWorldLive is a radio show that builds on the popular #SkillsWorld podcast series, where Tom interviews leading figures shaping the
The FED welcomes this excellent, cogently argued and eminently practical report by the Independent Commission on the College of the Future, in particular the idea of the need for a
FED collaboration with NCFE on challenges in FE “Young people leaving education may find it harder than ever to compete for their first job; and we have needed to quickly
Professor Sam Twiselton OBE is one of the most influential voices in teacher education. She is Director of Sheffield Institute of Education, Sheffield Hallam University. Sam is a member of
Ndidi Okezie, FED council member, has successfully been awarded an OBE at The 2020 Queens Honours. This recognition comes off the back of her dedication to providing services to young
The FED are keen to work across sectors and in partnership with all those concerned with the future of education in this country. London First is one of the most
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
Information on City & Guilds Webinar – 2 November 2020 Issues surrounding the shape of a future workforce and the challenges of delivering appropriate skills are a key area of
In this blog, Neil Birch reflects on the lessons he gained from participating in FED’s virtual roundtables in June. Neil has many roles, including Chair of the National Board of
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,
Our most recent event saw 12 former secretaries of State come together to discuss the past successes of education, the unintended consequences of past policy and envisioned what it is
If you missed our first event in celebration of 150 Years of State Education that went live on September 14th, you can now catch up here. Hosted by Carl Ward,
In this blog Dr Ann Limb CBE DL Chair of the UK Innovation Corridor reflects on the lessons she gained from participating in FED’s virtual roundtables in June. 7 The
As we Launch a year of celebration to mark the 150th Anniversary of State Education in England with a theme of ‘Looking Back – Moving Forward’, FED are delighted to
Following our Launch Event on September 14th the FED will also be hosting a unique gathering of 12 former Secretaries of State for Education as part of our FEDweek150 celebrations. In
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
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