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Our response to the Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper
This week’s release of the Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper marks an important step forward in creating fairer routes into work and lifelong learning. We are pleased to see several announcements that reflect long-standing asks from the FEA and our members.
Beyond Labour: Insights from Conservative, Lib Dem and Reform party conferences
Following last week’s reflections from Labour Party Conference, this week we’re turning our attention to the other party conferences we attended this season - Conservative, Liberal Democrat and Reform UK.
Each offered insight into how education, skills and opportunity are being discussed across the political spectrum - and what that could mean for the future of young people in England.
Reflections from Labour Party Conference
Youth Steering Group member, Thomas, shares his reflections on Labour Party Conference.
Labour Party Conference: Youth voice and early childhood in focus
Our Director of Collective Action, Janeen Hayat, shares key themes from Labour Party Conference and what they mean for our work going forward.
Fair Education in 2025: England’s Report Card
Today, we launch Fair Education in 2025: England’s Report Card — a shared milestone in our journey to ensure every child and young person thrives. The Report Card highlights the inequalities that continue to hold young people back, and the actions we can take together to close these gaps.
A-Level Results Day - every pathway should be open to all
This Thursday, thousands of young people across the country will receive their A-Level results and take their next steps into higher education, apprenticeships, employment, or other routes. It’s a moment of both excitement and uncertainty, and, too often, inequity.
Stephen Twigg: Joining the FEA Board of Trustees
New Trustee Stephen Twigg shares why he’s excited about joining the FEA, and the experiences that have led him here.
Tough choices in a tough context - a missed opportunity?
Our response to the Spending Review
Fair Education Alliance welcomes expansion of Free School Meals to children on Universal Credit
The Fair Education Alliance has welcomed today’s announcement from the Government that all children in households receiving Universal Credit will be eligible for Free School Meals (FSM) from the start of the 2026 school year.
Response to the Chancellor’s Spring Statement
The Fair Education Alliance responds to the Chancellor’s Spring Statement.
Response to the Curriculum and Assessment Review Interim Report
The Fair Education Alliance was pleased to see the interim report of the Curriculum and Assessment Review, which signalled positive changes that will close the gap between children and young people from low-income households and others. Read our full response here.
Sign our open letter to the Chancellor
The Fair Education Alliance is coordinating an open letter to the Chancellor to collectively advocate for children and young people from low-income households during the current Government Spending Review process.
Shadow Curriculum and Assessment Review: Voice of the Future
Work experience students Nashita and Jamal share their findings from the Shadow Curriculum and Assessment Review.
Our Spending Review Submission
The Fair Education Alliance recently submitted a bid to the Treasury in anticipation of the upcoming Spending Review. Children and young people - especially those from low-income households, who have the odds stacked against them in terms of academic outcomes, skills, and employment - must be supported to reach their potential.
Response to New Ofsted Report Cards
The Fair Education Alliance responds to the proposals from Ofsted for new Report Cards for schools.
A Unique Identifier for Children
We were so pleased to see one of our recommendations from our Fair Education Priorities - a unique identifier for children - appear in the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill.
Response to Government AI Action Plan
The Fair Education Alliance’s response to the Government AI Action Plan and what we need to consider when incorporating AI developments within education.
The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill: Second Reading Briefing
The Our Wellbeing, Our Voice Coalition welcomes the bill - but it doesn’t go far enough. Download the full Second Reading Briefing here.
Fair Education Alliance Submission to the Public Accounts Committee
Improving Educational Outcomes for Disadvantaged Children.
The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill: Our response
Our response, together with #BeeWell, The Children’s Society and Pro Bono Economics.