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Climate Change & Sustainability: curriculum, Careers, Community & CPD
Thursday 14th March 2024 We are delighted to be in partnership with Hays Education, hosting a series of free breakfast seminars, bringing together thought leaders and education leaders up and down the country to explore our most pressing education issues; and what the possibilities are with

OECD Project
In 2023 the FED co-led, with Teach for All, the UK consultation on ‘Education for Human Flourishing’ on behalf of the OECD and the Department for Education. The FED’s significant role involved collecting perspectives from the UK education community, revealing a focus on holistic education

ESRC Research
In the spring and summer of 2023 the FED supported Dr Gemma Moss and her team at the Education Research Programme (ESRC) with their consultations into research agenda settings within the education community. The objective was to give more voice to schools and their communities

Climate Change & Sustainability Toolkit for Schools
The environment and climate crisis are the most significant threats to humanity we have ever faced. Education has a fundamental role in tackling the climate crisis. The Department for education recognises this, launching its strategy in April 2022. By 2025, every school, college and nursery

Innovate-ED
Innovate-ED grew out of our FEDSpace sessions. It is built around the question of how best to manage innovation in education? In the style of all FED’s work, it brings together a wide range of voices, and has been driven particularly by a number of education technology

White Paper – Bridging the Global Equity in Education Gap
The FED led the writing of a white paper on behalf of BETT, in collaboration with Charlie Radman and the team at Hewlett Packard. In March 2023 Prof Ger Graus OBE chaired a discussion on what is required from governments, corporates, NGOs and philanthropic organisations

Youth Voice in Education Policy
We are delighted to be able to share Leila La’s, a member of the FED Learners Council, reflections on her attendance at a Pearson Digital Roundtable where they discussed ‘Youth Voice in Education Policy’. Youth Voice in Education Policy I really enjoyed the roundtable talk

Embedding Youth Voice in the Education System
We are delighted to be able to share reflections from Yemi Adeola, a member of the FED Learners Council, on his attendance at the Big Change x IPPR (Institute for Public Policy Research) event looking at embedding youth voice in the education system. Embedding Youth

Human flourishing in an AI world
Free breakfast seminar with Michael Stevenson (OECD) We are delighted to be in partnership with Hays Education, hosting a series of free breakfast seminars, bringing together thought leaders and education leaders up and down the country to explore our most pressing education issues; and what the

Is education policy causing the deficit in ‘essential’ employability skills?
We are delighted to be in partnership with Hays Education, hosting a series of free breakfast seminars, bringing together thought leaders and education leaders up and down the country to explore our most pressing education issues; and what the possibilities are with a longer-term vision for

Use Your Parent Voice: Help Shape an Education System Fit for the Future
Calling for change in the way that education policy is made and governed in England. An introduction to the work of the Foundation for Education Development. Date: Tuesday 28th November 2023 Time: 7.30pm – 8.30pm Host: Siân Lewis, Parentkind Panel: Carl Ward, Chair of the

Innovate-ED
Innovate-ED grew out of our FEDSpace sessions. It is built around the question of how best to manage innovation in education? In the style of all FED’s work, it brings together a wide range of voices, and has been driven particularly by a number of education technology

The Future World of Work & Its Implications for Education
We are delighted to be in partnership with Hays Education, hosting a series of free breakfast seminars, bringing together thought leaders and education leaders up and down the country to explore our most pressing education issues; and what the possibilities are with a longer-term vision

Wanted – New Members needed to join the FED Practitioners Council
The Foundation for Education Development (the FED) is dedicated to the belief that long-term strategic education planning is vital to the success of countries and their people. In the spirit of collaboration, we provide an independent and neutral space for stakeholders to help shape the

FED National Education Summit 2023 – Shaping our education system for the next decade
Video Highlights Ffrom the FED National Education Summit 2023. Read the programme here. Read more about the speakers.

Inspirational and energising: FED lead the way towards a long term and sustainable educational future
The Foundation for Education Development (FED) are delighted to share a thinkpiece by Peter Hudson, Chair North-West Association of Primary Head teachers (NWAPH). In this thinkpiece, Peter reflects on the FED’s third National Education Summit and how ‘the time is most definitely right and we may never

Towards a long-term plan for education
The The Foundation for Education Development (FED) is delighted to present Branwen Jeffreys and Sir Michael Barber in conversation about a long-term plan for education. This important conversation helps us to think about the architecture needed to support a long-term plan for education. Read our third FED National

Fostering Partnerships for Immersive Experiences
The Foundation for Education Development (FED) are delighted to share a thinkpiece by Evonne Bixter, Head of Engagement for Shakespeare North Playhouse. The Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot, Merseyside, in the north of England is a cultural and educational venue that opened in 2022. The development includes a

FED National Education Consultation Report 2023 – Towards a long-term plan for education
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What needs to change in education for children growing up in poverty?
The Foundation for Education Development (FED) are delighted to share a thinkpiece by Georgina Burt, Development Manager at Child Poverty Action Group. Georgina joined CPAG in 2021 after doing lots of Poverty Proofing with schools across England while at Children North East. Her role involves raising awareness of