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‘Building the educational environment for the future’ by John Howson
In the year of COP26 many are raising the issue 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
‘Creating the foundations’ – why skills matter from a young age’ by Kate Gillingham
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
We need to create a long term plan for education in England
The Foundation for Education Development (FED) have an extraordinary opportunity to move forward with a vision for education and a plan that has cross-political party support and that views education through a long-term lens. The FED have worked to build just this coalition of views about the
‘Building the contemporary education system that we need’ by David Gallagher
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
FED Follower Blog – ‘Instil an ethos and ability to care for oneself, others and the natural environment’ by Suzanne Welch
The Foundation for Education Development (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. Following the launch of the FED National
‘Enshrine the creation of a national 10-year education and skills strategy’ – Association of Colleges May 2021
In January 2021, the government published the Skills for Jobs White Paper, with a clear focus on the pivotal role that further and technical education has in helping people get skills for good jobs now and in the future. Part of the government’s ‘Plans for Jobs’, it
Sir Michael Barber ‘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
David Harkin ‘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
Workstream 4 -Equality, equity, accessibility, and inclusion: Placing everyone at the heart of education re-imagining, by Professor Anne Bamford OBE
Following the launch of the FED National Education Consultation Report, we are hosting a series of 4 roundtable discussions seeking the views of all stakeholders to focus on what is needed to deliver a long-term vision and plan for education on our 4 workstreams. In
City & Guilds annual skills index 2021
The Foundation for Education Development (FED) are delighted to share the City & Guilds Group annual skills index 2021. This report helps to shape our thinking at the FED about what is needed about a long-term plan and vision for education, by as Kirstie Donnelly
Workstream 3 – ‘Exploring the different approaches to levelling up and place-based strategies to generate and sustain educational excellence’ Dr Ann Limb
Following the launch of the FED National Education Consultation Report, we are hosting a series of 4 roundtable discussions seeking the views of all stakeholders to focus on what is needed to deliver a long-term vision and plan for education on our 4 workstreams. In
Lord John Bird 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
Workstream 2 – Develop a framework to develop and govern a 10-year plan. A blog from Patrick Wall
Following the launch of the FED National Education Consultation Report, we are hosting a series of 4 roundtable discussions seeking the views of all stakeholders to focus on what is needed to deliver a long-term vision and plan for education on our 4 workstreams. In
Can we ever agree on purpose and vision? A thought piece from Fiona Forbes
Following the launch of the FED National Education Consultation Report, we are hosting a series of 4 roundtable discussions seeking the views of all stakeholders to focus on what is needed to deliver a long-term vision and plan for education on our 4 workstreams. In
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
