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What does the future of education hold?
This webinar was a partnership event with the Chartered College of Teaching and the Foundation for Education Development. This webinar follows the launch of the FED National Education Consultation Report at an all-party ‘virtual’ reception at the Houses of Parliament. In the webinar, we heard
Launch of the FED National Education Consultation Report – Building Forward Together
On Monday 26th April 2021 the Foundation for Education Development (FED) launched the FED National Consultation Report at an all-party ‘virtual’ reception at the Houses of Parliament, hosted by Baroness Nicky Morgan of Cotes and Baron Jim Knight of Weymouth. We are delighted to also
FED National Consultation Report – Building Forward Together
On Monday 26th April 2021 the Foundation for Education Development (FED) launched the FED National Consultation Report at an all-party ‘virtual’ reception at the Houses of Parliament, hosted by Baroness Nicky Morgan of Cotes and Baron Jim Knight of Weymouth. We are delighted to also
You’re invited! The launch of the FED National Consultation Report: A ‘virtual’ reception at the Houses of Parliament
In celebration of the FED National Consultation Report launch, we are hosting a virtual reception at the Houses of Parliament, hosted by Baroness Nicky Morgan of Cotes & Baron Jim Knight of Weymouth. With support from Rt Hon Robert Halfon MP, Wes Streeting MP, Daisy
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
Dr Rebecca Winthrop ‘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
What is really in the best interest of the children, staff, and communities we serve?
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 Revd Canon Nigel Genders,
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
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
Fed150 – Looking Back Moving Forward – A Message From Education
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
#LessonsForEducation: How can England diversify our educators at every level to understand the experience of our students?
At the beginning of summer Dr Karen Edge and Andreas Schleicher came together to discuss a number of key topics surrounding education. Below they discuss the deliberate actions that need to be taken to ensure that our education systems are diverse enough to accommodate and
#LessonsForEducation: What did the pandemic teach us about equity in terms of diversity?
Dr Karen Edge, FED Council Member, discussed with Andreas Schleicher about a number of key topics concerning the future of education across the world. In this segment, they discuss the rise of the BLM movement and how we ensure that educators are equip with the
Fed150 – Looking Back, Moving Forward – 10 Characters Who Shaped The Education System
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
#LessonsForEducation: Did schools caring for communities help us to be even stronger in lockdown?
At the beginning of summer, Dr Karen Edge sat down with Andreas Schleicher to discuss a number of key lessons that can be learnt from education. This particular feature discusses whether the fact that schools care for their local communities gave us the opportunity to
