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On Tuesday 17 February, we welcomed over 180 young people who have faced barriers to their education to our biggest-ever Youth Summit.

Designed by young people, for young people, and led by our FEA Youth Steering Group, the Youth Summit created space for honest conversation, practical action and real influence.

Warren, a member of the Youth Steering Group, shares his reflections in this blog post.

The Fair Education Alliance shares an initial response to the Department for Education’s White Paper ‘Every child achieving and thriving’.

Over 180 young people aged 11-21 who have experienced barriers in education gathered in London at the Fair Education Alliance’s annual Youth Summit – a day designed, curated and led by young people determined to reshape the education system. 

During National Apprenticeships Week, Youth Steering Group members David and Israa share their lived experiences of apprenticeships — from earning while learning to progressing into employment. Their reflections highlight the importance of strong post-16 pathways, essential skills and better support to ensure apprenticeships work for all young people.

Emma Bell, CEO of Chapter One shares her reflections on why the National Year of Reading gives use the opportunity think differently about how we motivate children and young people to read, and how we meet them where they are.

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.

With less than a month to go until the Fair Education Youth Summit, we’re sharing why young people should join this high-impact opportunity to build confidence, develop skills and engage directly with the decisions that affect their lives.

An update from our Chair, Dr Vanessa Ogden CBE, as we look ahead to what’s to come in 2026 for the Fair Education Alliance.