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Five things the government can do to ensure SEND reforms promote educational equity
The government’s ambition to reform the SEND system is welcome - especially its emphasis on early intervention, whole-school inclusion and better partnership with families. There are though areas in which the proposals could go further to ensure that they actively promote educational equity and are given the best chance to work successfully in practice. This blog summarises the five things government can do now to get this right.
Meet our new Director of Collective Voice
Meet our new Director of Collective Voice - Rob Doble.
Learning together: How FEA’s Peer Working Groups are building collective knowledge
The education landscape is changing quickly. From shifting policy priorities to the rapid rise of technologies like AI, organisations working to tackle educational inequity are navigating complex and fast-moving challenges - often with limited time and resources.
No single organisation has all the answers. But by coming together to share insights, exchange practical knowledge, and explore emerging issues, the sector becomes stronger.
That's the thinking behind FEA's peer working groups, and at the heart of one of our core strategic commitments.
Initial response to the School’s White Paper
The Fair Education Alliance shares an initial response to the Department for Education’s White Paper ‘Every child achieving and thriving’.
Shaping education policy in 2026
We brought together early reflections from FEA members on what successful implementation could look like across three different areas that were included in the Curriculum and Assessment Review.
Making inclusive, high-standard schools a reality for children with SEND
As the government prepares to publish the Schools White Paper, the Fair Education Alliance and the Disabled Children’s Partnership are calling for bold, system-wide reform to make inclusion for all the norm not the exception. Read our shared vision here.
Our response to the National Youth Strategy
We welcome to the launch of the Government’s National Youth Strategy and its commitment to giving young people the agency and support they need to thrive.
FEA congratulates government for change in benefits policy which will lift half a million children out of poverty
Our response to the Autumn Budget
Fair Education Alliance Response to Government Announcement on the Curriculum and Assessment Review
The publication of the Curriculum and Assessment Review marks a pivotal moment for education policy and our collective mission for education equity. There is much to celebrate for our members, for the education system and most importantly, for young people.
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.