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FEDNES Day 3 – Q&A Wes Streeting and Carl Ward
On Day 1 of FED’s National Education Summit FED Chair, Carl Ward, is joined by MP Wes Streeting in a Q&A around lifelong learning, with Wes focusing on being able to rewrite the story of educational disadvantage in the system by raising standards, narrowing the
FEDNES Day 2 – ‘Priorities for long term renewal in strengthening companies’
On Day 2 of FED’s National Education summit, Michael Stevenson OECD PISA Senior Advisor, chairs a discussion with Nicola McLeod and Henri Murison on the priorities for long-term renewal in strengthening communities. In a conversation about place based prosperity and the vital role of education
FEDNES Day 3 – ‘Building a culture of equity’
On Day 3 of FED’s National Education Summit, chaired by Dr Karen Edge and joined by Sam Butters, Joysy John and Joy Madeiros, the group discuss building a culture of equity in Education. Sharing their personal experiences, the group delve into their understanding of how
FEDNES Day 1 – ‘Lifelong and online learning – a view from HE’
On Day 1 of FED’s National Education Summit, Penny Rabiger and Rajay Naik engage in a conversation around learning in higher education. Both committed to the benefits of further education and lifelong learning, they discuss how we can break down the barriers that allow young
FEDNES Day 1 – ‘Lessons from lockdown’
On Day 1 of FED’s National Education Summit, Lamide Odayne hosts a conversation with Dr Tony Breslin around his book titled ‘Lessons From Lockdown’ which was curated during the first lockdown. Lamide discusses with Tony on his choice to create a trilogy of books, which
FEDNES Day 4 – ‘Why is it so hard to make good education policy?’
On Day 4 of FED’s National Education Summit, Rt Hon David Laws is in conversation with Patrick Wall discussing the difficulties faced when trying to make good education policy. In this conversation you will hear David and Patrick discuss their experiences and feelings around the
FEDNES Day 1 – ‘Governance; who has the power, who makes the decisions?’
On Day 1 of FED’s National Education Summit, Emma Knights OBE and Carl Ward engage in a discussion about governance in the education system, and accountability in this aspect. Emma, Chief Executive of the National Governance Association shares her thoughts and experience by laying out
FEDENES Day 3 – ‘International Perspectives: A look ahead to Global Education Leaders’ Partnership 2021’
On Day 3 of FED’s National Education Summit, Carl Ward talks with Professor Fiona Forbes and Michael Stevenson (OECD PISA Senior Advisor) about ‘International Perspectives: a look ahead to Global Education Leaders’ Partnership 2021. In this session Michael talks about the development of the Global
FEDNES Day 1 – Gavin Williamson Keynote Opening
FED’s National Education Summit held on the 1st – 4th March was opened by the current Secretary of State for Education, Gavin Williamson. In his opening speech (beginning at 12:05), he shares his hopes for the future of education, reflecting on the successes and failures
FEDNES Day 3 – ‘Using careers education to improve social outcomes’
On Day 3 of FED’s National Education Summit, Baroness Nicky Morgan of Cotes is in conversation with Oli de Botton discussing using careers education to improve social outcomes. In this conversation you will hear Oli and Nicky discuss how schools and colleges are the intersection
FEDNES – Carl Ward Opening Speech
Launching FEDs National Education Summit on March 1st, Carl Ward, Chair of the FED opens the week of conversations with the key focus of ‘Looking Back – Moving Forward’. In an inspiring account, Carl goes into detail about the need for a long term plan
