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Empowering young people to tackle climate change
As we move into the second year of our work at the Foundation for Education Development (FED) and following the launch of the FED National Education Consultation Report, we hosted a roundtable discussion seeking to answer the theme ‘Building an Education Curriculum for a NetZero Future

Children’s University: Unlocking learning beyond the classroom
As we move into the second year of our work at the Foundation for Education Development (FED) and following the launch of the FED National Education Consultation Report, we hosted a roundtable discussion seeking to answer the theme ‘Learning beyond classrooms – from forest schools to

‘In Conversation With’ David Gallagher
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

Walking in circles? Inclusion and social justice
As we move into the second year of our work at the Foundation for Education Development (FED) and following the launch of the FED National Education Consultation Report, we hosted a roundtable discussion seeking to answer the theme ‘Addressing the complexities of SEND – education and

The Gesher Community – A Think Piece
As we move into the second year of our work at the Foundation for Education Development (FED) and following the launch of the FED National Education Consultation Report, we hosted a roundtable discussion seeking to answer the theme ‘Addressing the complexities of SEND – education and

Celebrating 150 Years of State Education – Live Recording
The Foundation for Education Development are delighted to share the recording the reception to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of State Education in England, with the awards for the ‘150 years – 150 words’ poetry competition, with the theme of ‘Looking Back – Moving Forward’ with

Download the programme! A reception to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of State Education in England
The Foundation for Education Development are delighted to host, alongside the City of London and the Chartered College of Teaching, a reception to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of State Education in England, with the awards for the ‘150 years – 150 words’ poetry competition, with

1988-2021: How Seventeen Secretaries of State for Education, through Thirty Years of Constant Change, Enabled the System to Improve’ by Sir Michael Barber and Patrick Law.
The Foundation for Education Development are delighted to host, alongside the City of London and the Chartered College of Teaching, a reception to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of State Education in England, with the awards for the ‘150 years – 150 words’ poetry competition, with

Delivering, Commissioning or Partnering: Education Policy Beyond the School Gates
In Part 1 of this series I explained why the future of education policy can’t be all about schools. Unfortunately, what I’m less sure about is what that insight might mean in practice. What I can do though, is set out some options for what

Learning Beyond Classrooms with Alastair Falk and Gregg Behr
As we move into the second year of our work at the Foundation for Education Development (FED) and following the launch of the FED National Education Consultation Report, we hosted a roundtable discussion seeking to answer the theme ‘Learning beyond classrooms – from forest schools to

‘Working with existing buildings is complex’ – by Elyse Howell-Price
As we move into the second year of our work at the Foundation for Education Development (FED) and following the launch of the FED National Education Consultation Report, we hosted a roundtable discussion seeking to answer the theme ‘Sustainability in education – creating greener schools

‘Diversity – the problem or the solution?’ by Alison Kriel
As we move into the second year of our work at the Foundation for Education Development (FED) and following the launch of the FED National Education Consultation Report, we hosted a roundtable discussion seeking to answer the theme ‘Education Policy – What will we be

‘Education policy beyond the school gates’ by Loic Menzies
As we move into the second year of our work at the Foundation for Education Development (FED) and following the launch of the FED National Education Consultation Report, we hosted a roundtable discussion seeking to answer the theme ‘Education Policy – What will we be

Enter the FED poetry competition!
An invitation to all young poets to mark the 150th anniversary of State Education and to find out what school means to you we are holding a poetry competition. We are working with The Chartered College of Teaching and the City of London to celebrate the

“Learning Lessons of the Past” Professor Ruth Lupton
As we move into the second year of our work at the Foundation for Education Development (FED) and following the launch of the FED National Education Consultation Report, we hosted a roundtable discussion seeking to answer the theme ‘Education Policy – What will we be

“To win the war against carbon, the world needs all the help it can get” OVO Foundation
As we move into the second year of our work at the Foundation for Education Development (FED) and following the launch of the FED National Education Consultation Report, we hosted a roundtable discussion seeking to answer the theme ‘Building an Education Curriculum for a NetZero

‘A Great Education for Every Child: The ASCL Blueprint for a Fairer Education System’ – Julie McCullock
As we move into the second year of our work at the Foundation for Education Development (FED) and following the launch of the FED National Education Consultation Report, we hosted a roundtable discussion seeking to answer the theme ‘Education Policy – What will we be

‘Welcoming a new ministerial team’ – Olly Newton
As we move into the second year of our work at the Foundation for Education Development (FED) and following the launch of the FED National Education Consultation Report, we hosted a roundtable discussion seeking to answer the theme ‘Education Policy – What will we be

In Conversation With Sir Anthony Seldon
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

Lord Jim Knight ‘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

‘Why don’t the good people that run the COP’s just do something about climate education?’ by Jamie Agombar
In the year of COP26 many are raising the issues of a ‘sustainable education system’. The FED objective is to have a long-term vision and plan for education in this country. Such a plan cannot ignore the need to build a net zero environment in

‘Building a Skills Continuum: the Skills Builder model’ by Tom Ravenscroft
As we move into the second year of our work at the Foundation for Education Development (FED) and following the launch of the FED National Education Consultation Report, we hosted a roundtable discussion seeking to answer the theme ‘Building a Skills Continuum: How can we