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FEDNES Day 4 – ‘Technology for the future?’
On Day 4 of The Foundation for Education Development’s National Education Summit, Al Kingsley discusses the future of technology in education with Mark Anderson, David Harkin, Matt Hood OBE, Ian Livingstone CBE and Bukky Yusuf. The group delves into detail about the key lessons that
FEDNES Day 2 – ‘Building place based education for long-term renewal’
On Day 2 of FED’s National Education Summit, Dr Ann Limb CBE DL chaired a discussion between Dame Julia Cleverdon DCVO CBE and Lord Jim Knight focused on building place based education for long-term renewal. The discussion follows a sense that when education succeeds for
FEDNES Day 2 – ‘Civic leadership’
On Day 2 of FED’s National Education Summit, Leora Cruddas was in conversation with Dawn Haywood, Sir John Townsley and Ed Vainker for a conversation on Civic Leadership. Leora raises questions around building a connected system around which trust leaders are civic leaders. Supported by
FEDNES Day 4 – ‘How do we achieve more enduring policy?’
On Day 4 of The Foundation for Education Developments National Education Summit, Patrick Wall is in conversation with Gina Cicerone of the FEA, Jonathan Simons of Public First, Hilary Spencer of Ambition Institute and Carole Willis of NFER. The group engage in discussions around how
FEDNES Day 2 – ‘What does the FE White Paper actually say about place?’
On Day 2 of FED’s National Education Summit, David Gallagher was in conversation with Professor Fiona Forbes discussing the FE white paper, released in January 2021. David shares his reactions to the white paper, calling it a roundup of the things that those in education
FEDNES Day 1 – ‘Listening to the future’
On Day 1 of The Foundation for Education Development’s National Education Summit, Ndidi Okezie OBE, Laura-Jane Rawlings and our FED young people engaged in reflections and discussions around the future of education. In this video, see the reflections of two FED young people who share
FEDNES Day 1 – ‘What should be the key priorities for future education thinking?’
On FEDNES Day 1, Alastair Stewart OBE chairs this discussion with contributions from Kirstie Donnelly MBE, David Gallagher, David Gregson, Ndidi Okezie OBE, and Joy Warmington MBE. In a leading statement that British children are the 4th least happiest in the entire world, the panel
FEDNES Day 1 – ‘International perspectives’
On Day 1 of FED’s National Education Summit, chaired by Gavin Anderson and joined by Dr Rebecca Winthrop, Dr Karen Edge, Professor Fiona Forbes and Dr Pedro Noguera, the group shares their thoughts and experiences from an international perspective on the English education system. By
FEDNES Day 2 – ‘International perspectives’
On Day 2 of FED’s National Education Summit, Gregg Behr, President of Grable Foundation and lead on Remake Learning, USA delivers a keynote sharing his experiences. In conversation with Dr Helena Singer and Flavio Bassi, experienced leaders about systems based approaches in Brazil. The group
FEDNES Day 4 – ‘Reflecting on a year of education reports’
On day 4 of the Foundation for Education Developments National Education Summit, Professor Fiona Forbes reflects on a year of education reports with Nick Brooks, Patrick Craven, Peter Hyman, Michael Lemin and Amanda Melton CBE. All being key stakeholders in the production of a number
FEDNES Day 2 – ‘Mayoral perspectives on place based approaches for renewal’
On FEDNES Day 2 Dr Ann Limb CBE DL chairs a discussion with Cllr Abi Brown Leader of Stoke on Trent Council, Andy Burnham Mayor of Greater Manchester, Rokhsana Fiaz OBE Mayor of Newham and James Palmer Mayor ofCambridgeshire and Peterborough. The group discuss the
