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New PM must make educational equity a defining mission
The Fair Education Alliance is calling on the new government to make tackling educational inequity a defining mission.
Youth Steering Group take the stage at the Festival of Education
Youth Steering Group members Osob, Evie and Yazz share their reflections from the Festival of Education 2026.
Educational inequity demands a collective response
FEA responds to the Education Policy Institute’s Annual Report.
Building a learning organisation: announcing our partnership with Renaisi
We’re incredibly excited to be partnering with Renaisi as our Learning & Evaluation partner.
Young people’s reflections on the social media ban
YSG members share their reflections on the governments social media ban for under 16s.
AI in Education Working Group: What we’ve learnt so far, and what’s next
Reflections and learnings from our AI in Education Working Group over the last few months.
Local elections, devolution and what it means for educational equity
Our Head of Policy Insights shares reflections on the recent local elections, the move towards devolution and what this all means for those of us working towards educational equity.
Your Annual Membership Update: what to expect
Our Annual Membership Update launches next week - here’s what to expect.
FEA response to the Milburn Review
FEA response to the recent Milburn Review, an ongoing, independent inquiry led by former Cabinet Minister Alan Milburn that investigates why nearly one million young people (ages 16–24) in the UK are Not in Education, Employment, or Training (NEET).
Pebbles of possibility: reflections on the Literacy Link Annual Gathering 2026
Guest author, Julie Taylor, Education Lead at The Children’s Literacy Project shares her reflections from the Literacy Link’s recent Annual Gathering.
Place-based collaboration: building our Theories of Change
We’ve brought each of our three Collaboration Partnerships – in Liverpool City Region, South Yorkshire and West Midlands - together to start developing their Theory of Change: a shared understanding of what change they want to see, what it will take to get there, and how they’ll work together to make it happen.
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.
A new community of practice for place-based leaders
Highlights from our inaugural place-based Network retreat, bringing together a group of system leaders from Mayoral Strategic Authorities (MSAs) and the Greater London Authority.
Announcing Liz Robinson as our new Chair of Trustees
Announcing our new Chair of Trustees, Liz Robinson.
Applications now open to join the Youth Steering Group
Applications are now open to join the Youth Steering Group. Find out more about how to apply, or share with young people you work with.
One Month In: Reflections of systems change from the inside–outsider
Head of Collaboration Partnerships for South Yorkshire Cathy Sinclair shares her reflections one month into the role.
Meet our new Director of Collective Voice
Meet our new Director of Collective Voice - Rob Doble.
From the Youth Summit to the decision-making table: young people at the heart of our work
Applications for the FEA Youth Steering Group open soon. Here is why they are central to our work.
The Literacy Link: changing the system together
Highlights from our Literacy Link Steering Group retreat.
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.