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Teacher workforce development is not a ‘quick fix’
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 the FED’s Advisory Council and has been involved in a number of FED events. In
FED council member Ndidi Okezie is awarded an OBE
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 people across the country following the outbreak of Covid-19. We want to wish her congratulations,
Our latest Podcast now available
Hear Carl Ward, founder and Chair of the Foundation for Education Development (FED) in conversation with Nick MacKenzie, an education lawyer and partner at Browne Jacobson LLP discussing how a long-term education vision and plan can best serve the needs of our country and its
Education – Whose business is it?
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 significant organisations in London to facilitate dialogue between central and local government and the business community. A
Carl Ward ‘in conversation with’ Michael Gove
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 discuss the past successes of education, the unintended consequences of past policy and to envision
‘Lets Get Britain Working Again’ City & Guilds Webinar
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 the 12 month consultation being run by the FED as part of our work to
Further Thoughts on the FED Round Tables
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 Schools Cooperative Society and Cooperative Schools Network, the Executive Headteacher of The Beacon Folkestone,
FED150 – Education and Lifelong Learning
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, politics and beyond to shape the future. Only through long term planning, can we fully
FED150 -‘Lessons Learned’ – The reflection of 12 former Secretaries of State
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 that still needs to be done, hosted by BBC Education Editor Branwen Jeffreys. If you
The Launch of FED150 – ‘Looking Back, Moving Forward’
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, Chair of the FED, listen to Rt. Hon. Gavin Williamson – Secretary of State for
How one attendee sees the benefits of attending FED round table consultations
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 FED are now offering the opportunity to attend series 2 of our roundtable discussions. From
