Collective Action

Through place‑based and thematic collaborations, we bring together diverse organisations, sectors and experiences to collaborate and innovate. We work together to build trust, increase understanding, and develop joint solutions that tackle the root causes of educational inequity. 

Place-Based Collaboration

Collaboration Partnerships in Mayoral Combined Authorities

We work with and through the regional layer of government - Combined Authorities - to unite government, schools, businesses, members, and young people in driving change together. 

Our approach includes 

  • Building trust and exploring local drivers of inequity. 

  • Mapping existing initiatives to identify gaps and overlaps. 

  • Co-designing and implementing joint solutions that improve outcomes for children and young people.

Combined Authority Network

We also convene a Combined Authority Network to connect leaders from across Mayoral Combined Authorities, creating space to share best practices and advocate collectively on shared issues. 

Two staff members from each Combined Authority will be part of the core network group, participating in a thought-provoking and impactful programme of learning, events, collaboration, and retreats. This is coupled with specific engagements to unite Metro Mayors and senior leaders from each Combined Authority. The FEA fully funds the network and provides an opportunity to reflect on the regional context, spark innovation, and collaborate on solutions that improve outcomes for children from low-income backgrounds, backed by expert support and a £150,000 shared fund. 

Thematic Collaboration

Our thematic collaborations unite members, funders, young people and policymakers working on shared priorities. Together, we explore root causes, align work, and co-design solutions that can shift policies, practices, and resource flows at scale. 

Our first three thematic collaborations focus on: 

  • This group is focused on influencing government policy in this area for the benefit of all children alongside building connections amongst those working in early childhood education and care.

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The Fair Education Summit

The Fair Education Summit is our flagship event – the largest annual gathering of organisations tackling educational inequity in the UK.  

It’s a chance for Alliance members and partners to: 

  • Build relationships across sectors. 

  • Share insights and evidence. 

  • Shape our Collective Action to work more powerfully together.

Fair Education Summit 2025

This year marks a turning point. We have a public sector committed to breaking down barriers to opportunity, a growing appetite for systemic change, and the collective strength of a coalition that has never been more determined to create a fairer future. This Summit, supported by Bloomberg, invites us all to reimagine what is possible — locally, regionally, and nationally — and to work together to make it a reality.