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Roundtable Takeaways – Long term education & skills plans aligned to regional industrial and economic strategies
After a successful Roundtable event held on the 1st December 2020, we have reflected on the key takeaways from this event in the video below. These points will help guide is when planning how we can go on to create a long term vision and
Fed150 – Looking Back, Moving Forward – A Message from the Third Sector
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: Which systems have responded and transitioned well enabling students to flourish?
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 the education systems that have been able to respond and transfer well in unprecedented times
Roundtable Takeaways – Primary and Early Years Teaching
After a successful Roundtable event held on the 17th November 2020, we have reflected on the key takeaways from this event in the video below. These points will help guide is when planning how we can go on to create a long term vision and
Roundtable Takeaways – What kind of people, what kind of leaders? Vision and planning for the school workforce
After a successful Roundtable event held on the 24th November 2020, we have reflected on the key takeaways from this event in the video below. These points will help guide is when planning how we can go on to create a long term vision and
Fed150 – Looking Back, Moving Forward – A Message From Business
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
Looking Back, Moving Forward. A history of social mobility
Our tag line for the 150th Anniversary of universal state education in this country is ‘ looking back, moving forward.’ 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
A generation could be left behind
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. This week saw the launch of the Power of Youth Campaign,
Take learning to the people – A new report from City & Guilds warns that a top down approach to recovery puts the UK economy at risk and calls for increased devolution to address challenges that lie ahead
We have been working closely with our core partner City & Guilds Group to create opportunities to further our 12 month FED National Consultation on a long term vision for education. Their recent report ‘Act Now to get Britain Working Again’ highlights a recurring theme
Primary Education – ‘Looking Back, Moving Forward.’
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. To set the context for our next round table on the theme of ‘Primary education – looking back to move
FED150 – ‘Can education policy impact on developing character, values and wellbeing?’
To mark the 150th Anniversary of universal state education we hosted a unique gathering of former Secretaries of State for Education to reflect on past successes of education, the unintended consequences of past policy, and to envision what still remains to be done. Hosted by Branwen
FED150 – ‘Why is it so difficult for education policy to achieve social mobility and levelling up?’
To mark the 150th Anniversary of universal state education we hosted a unique gathering of former Secretaries of State for Education to reflect on past successes of education, the unintended consequences of past policy, and to envision what still remains to be done. Hosted by Branwen
FED150 – ‘What do you think have been the unintended consequences since the Education Reform Act?’
To mark the 150th Anniversary of universal state education we hosted a unique gathering of former Secretaries of State for Education to reflect on past successes of education, the unintended consequences of past policy, and to envision what still remains to be done. Hosted by Branwen
Levelling up: From rhetoric to reality
Presented by the Chief Executive of the Federation of Awarding Bodies, Tom Bewick, #SkillsWorldLive is a radio show that builds on the popular #SkillsWorld podcast series, where Tom interviews leading figures shaping the post-compulsory education and skills systems, including apprenticeships in the UK, and across the world. The
The College of the Future – UK-Wide Final Report
The FED welcomes this excellent, cogently argued and eminently practical report by the Independent Commission on the College of the Future, in particular the idea of the need for a longer-term strategy, central also to our aims. The Commissioners, chaired by Sir Ian Diamond, held
Working together to address the big challenges in education and skills
FED collaboration with NCFE on challenges in FE “Young people leaving education may find it harder than ever to compete for their first job; and we have needed to quickly adapt the way we teach and assess. At NCFE, we believe that if we are
Teacher workforce development is not a ‘quick fix’
Professor Sam Twiselton OBE is one of the most influential voices in teacher education. She is Director of Sheffield Institute of Education, Sheffield Hallam University. Sam is a member of the FED’s Advisory Council and has been involved in a number of FED events. In
FED council member Ndidi Okezie is awarded an OBE
Ndidi Okezie, FED council member, has successfully been awarded an OBE at The 2020 Queens Honours. This recognition comes off the back of her dedication to providing services to young people across the country following the outbreak of Covid-19. We want to wish her congratulations,
Education – Whose business is it?
The FED are keen to work across sectors and in partnership with all those concerned with the future of education in this country. London First is one of the most significant organisations in London to facilitate dialogue between central and local government and the business community. A
Carl Ward ‘in conversation with’ Michael Gove
Carl Ward ‘in conversation with’…… Michael Gove. Our most recent event to celebrate the anniversary of 150 years of state education saw 12 former secretaries of State come together to discuss the past successes of education, the unintended consequences of past policy and to envision
‘Lets Get Britain Working Again’ City & Guilds Webinar
Information on City & Guilds Webinar – 2 November 2020 Issues surrounding the shape of a future workforce and the challenges of delivering appropriate skills are a key area of the 12 month consultation being run by the FED as part of our work to
Further Thoughts on the FED Round Tables
In this blog, Neil Birch reflects on the lessons he gained from participating in FED’s virtual roundtables in June. Neil has many roles, including Chair of the National Board of the Schools Cooperative Society and Cooperative Schools Network, the Executive Headteacher of The Beacon Folkestone,
