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We are delighted to share this thinkpiece by Professor David Hopkins, FED Ambassador and Executive Chair of the International Centre for Educational Leadership at the University of Greater Manchester. Here
We are delighted to share this thinkpiece by Melissa Farnham, CEO of ASDAN and FED Futures Partner. From Fragmented to Fair: Aligning National Education Reform with ASDAN’s Vision for Equity explores how England’s
Education must not be left behind as the government looks to rebuild national infrastructure. Lord Jim Knight argues that the FED Futures report and National Education Assembly offer the collaborative
We are delighted to share the second 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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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,
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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