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Alison Peacock ‘In Conversation With’ Carl Ward
FED’s Carl Ward is ‘in conversation with’ Professor Dame Alison Peacock. To help us think about what is needed to create a long-term vision and plan for education in England, Carl Ward (FED Chair), hosts a series of ‘In Conversation With’ videos with significant influential

David Harkin: ‘When Toby turns 18 – My hopes for the future of education’
The FED are working across sectors and in partnership with all those concerned with the future of education in this country to support the development of a long term vision and plan for education. We are delighted to share the blog by David Harkin, CEO

FEDNES Day 2 – ‘Education Beyond Physical Space’ with Al Kingsley & Charlie Radman
On Day 2 of FED’s National Education Summit, keynote speakers Al Kingsley and Charlie Radman come together to discuss how education has changed in recent times due to the pandemic, but also recognising the staggering number of students who do not have access to an

Ndidi Okezie ‘In Conversation With’ Carl Ward
FED’s Carl Ward is ‘in conversation with’ Ndidi Okezie OBE. To help us think about what is needed to create a long-term vision and plan for education in England, Carl Ward (FED Chair), hosts a series of ‘In Conversation with’ videos with significant influential individuals

Key Speakers Announced for FED National Education Summit. Monday 1st March – Thursday 4th March
Download the programme here. The Foundation for Education Development is dedicated to promoting a long-term vision and plan for education in England. From the outset, and working through our ‘neutral space’ for discussion (Fedspace) over the past twelve month, we have been gathering feedback as

A short history of employer engagement: Once more round the buoy or set fair for a better voyage
In celebration of the 150th Anniversary of State Education in England, we are sharing how organisations and individuals are reflecting on the influence of this act from their perspectives. We are keen to reflect on the past in order the better shape the future: Looking

Sam Twiselton ‘In Conversation With’ Carl Ward
FED’s Carl Ward is ‘in conversation with’ Professor Sam Twiselton OBE. To help us think about what is needed to create a long-term vision and plan for education in England, Carl Ward (FED Chair), hosts a series of ‘In Conversation with’ videos with significant influential

Diana Osagie discusses the importance of teams, relationships and coaching with Alastair Falk
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. In yesterdays event we asked, ‘What kind of people, What kind of leaders? Vision and planning for the

Overwhelmingly Positive Response to the FED National Education Summit
Our FED National Education Summit ran from 1st – 4th March and provided a unique and in-depth examination of our education system through a long-term lens. Those who attended were both inspired and encouraged by the themes, the calibre of those speakers who contributed from

Fed150 – Looking Back, Moving Forward – Why Education Is So Important To Me
In celebration of the 150th Anniversary of State Education in England we hosted a virtual event in which numerous key figures across the Education, Political, Business and Third Sector came together. Each individual provided an insight into why they feel Education is so important to

Kirsty Donnelly MBE ‘In Conversation With’ Carl Ward
To help us think about what is needed to create a long-term vision and plan for education in England, Carl Ward (FED Chair), hosts a series of ‘In Conversation With’ videos with significant influential individuals to help move our thinking forward. This week we are