Reflections on the Curriculum and Assessment Review Our blogsite features posts from: Brian Hudson, NEU's Ed Harlow, Peter Lacey, Brian Matthews, Ian Davies and Chris Harris. @brianhudson.bsky.social @yorkuniversity.bsky.social @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social @teamsquarepeg.bsky.social

Really looking forward to this discussion on the CAR this Monday night. Members have been given the link. To join see the flyer below. @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social @brianhudson.bsky.social @jaydavenport.bsky.social @teamsquarepeg.bsky.social @statesofmind1.bsky.social @rethinkingjames.bsky.social

What do you think of the Curriculum and Assessment Review? Our next FEPG zoom meeting on March 23rd will address issues around the review and its impact. Please join us. more details below. @brianhudson.bsky.social

An excellent new blog is now on our website from Brian Hudson regarding the principle of a 'Knowledge rich' curriculum. This is part of our ongoing series on the curriculum and Assessment Review. @brianhudson.bsky.social @teamsquarepeg.bsky.social @rethinkingjames.bsky.social

Excellent new blog on our site from Peter Lacey kickstarting a new series' Reflections on the Curriculum and Assessment Review' Find it here: fabians4education.edublogs.org/2026/03/03/r... @ecarda1.bsky.social @brianhudson.bsky.social @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social @newstatesman1913.bsky.social

Really looking forward to tonight's FEPG Meeting with Liz Robinson CEO of Big Education MAT and Ellie Costello discussing the proposals for SEND included with Today's White Paper. Details below @brianhudson.bsky.social @marilynleask.bsky.social @teamsquarepeg.bsky.social @jamesmannion.bsky.social

Our next meeting ( February 23rd at 7.00pm) will feature Liz Robinson, CEO of Big Education MAT on doing things differently and Ellie Costello, Squarepeg on the SEND white paper.( See below) @brianhudson.bsky.social @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social

Our FEPG Review( Volume 2 Issue 1) featuring articles by Mary Bousted, Stephen Gorard and Christina Preston, reviews of books and our newsletter is now online fabians.org.uk/membership/member-interest-groups/fabian-education-policy-group/ @brianhudson.bsky.social @marilynleask.bsky.social

Really looking forward to hearing from Liz Robinson, the CEO of Big Education , a multi-academy trust and Ellie Costello, The Executive Director of Square Peg on the SEND white paper at our next zoom meeting on Monday 23rd February 7.00pm. Zoom link will be sent to members.

Really Looking forward to hearing from Mick Waters,Marilyn Leask, and David Jackson on the Open school tonight at our FEPG Zoom meeting. Full details as to how to join below on the flyer. @brianhudson.bsky.social @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social @teamsquarepeg.bsky.social @

Really looking forward to hearing from the brilliant Mick Waters, Marilyn Leask and David Jackson on Open Schools in our Zoom meeting on Monday 26th January, Zoom link will be sent to members. More details below: @brianhudson.bsky.social @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social @teamsquarepeg.bsky.social @

Really looking forward to tonight's FEPG meeting at 7.00pm With Christina Preston and Linda Devlin on the MESH initiative and AI. For more details see the flyer below @ukpolicywatch.bsky.social @teamsquarepeg.bsky.social @brianhudson.bsky.social @marilynleask.bsky.social @thefabians.bsky.social

Really looking forward to hearing Christina Preston and Linda Devlin speaking on the MESH initiative and the use of AI to produce research summaries for teachers this Monday 24th at our FEPG meeting 7.00pm-9.00pm. See flyer for more detail @brianhudson.bsky.social @debouthwaite.bsky.social

Impressive paper by Brian Matthews on 'Education in exciting times: transforming the educational experience for children and promoting democracy' on our website. @brianhudson.bsky.social @teamsquarepeg.bsky.social @rethinkingjames.bsky.social www.fabianeducation.com/fepgreviewandreports

Really looking forward to hearing from the excellent Stephen Gorard at our FEPG meeting at 7.00pm. Zoom link sent already. If you are not a member please see the flyer for details on how to attend. @brianhudson.bsky.social @ukpolicywatch.bsky.social @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social @sgorard.bsky.social

Really looking forward to hearing from Stephen Gorard next Monday 20th October 7.00-9.00pm on addressing disadvantage in schools. zoom link will be sent to FEPG members by email. Please see below for more details @brianhudson.bsky.social @sgorard.bsky.social @ukpolicywatch.bsky.social

Delighted to be welcoming Baroness Mary Bousted as guest speaker at our online FEPG meeting Monday 29th September 7.00-9.00pm. Members will receive the zoom link. Anyone else wishing to join see the contact emails below. @brianhudson.bsky.social @debouthwaite.bsky.social @joedromey.bsky.social

Our second FEPG Review is published online today. It features our newsletter, excellent articles by Daniel Kebede, Graham Donaldson, Ian Davies, and Andy Sprakes, our curriculum report and reviews. www.fabianeducation.com/fepgreviewan... @teamsquarepeg.bsky.social @marilynleask.bsky.social

Really looking forward to hearing from Tony Breslin on school improvement at our next FEPG Zoom meeting on the 23rd June. 7.00pm-9.00pm Fabian colleagues will be sent the zoom link as usual. see below for more details. @ukpolicywatch.bsky.social @brianhudson.bsky.social @ianwiddows.bsky.social

If you are interested in this event with Graham Donaldson and Joe Dromey and are not a member please contact our chair [email protected] Members will receive the zoom link as usual. @beckyfrancis.bsky.social @joedromey.bsky.social @brianhudson.bsky.social @edupolicyinst.bsky.social

We are delighted that both Curriculum expert, Graham Donaldson and General Secretary of the Fabians, Joe Dromey join us for zoom meeting on Monday 19th May at 7.00pm Members will receive the zoom link as usual @brianhudson.bsky.social @ukpolicywatch.bsky.social @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social

Excellent new article from Professor Brian Hudson Hudson, B. (2025) The demise of subject-specific teacher education in England, Journal of Curriculum Studies, dx.doi.org/10.1080/0022... @brianhudson.bsky.social @ukpolicywatch.bsky.social @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social @embracescitt.bsky.social

Really looking forward to our SEND discussion at Monday's FEPG meeting with Cllr Valerie Bossmann Quarshie and panel. An opportunity to discuss the current issues in this key area of provision. @debouthwaite.bsky.social @brianhudson.bsky.social @teamsquarepeg.bsky.social @jamesmannion.bsky.social

Really looking forward to Ian's talk on political education on 31st March at 7.00pm The Zoom link for this meeting will be sent to all members in due course. We welcome other interested colleagues to contact our chair-details on the flyer. @brianhudson.bsky.social @ukpolicywatch.bsky.social

Really looking forward to Ian's talk on political education on 31st March at 7.00pm The Zoom link for this meeting will be sent to all members in due course. We welcome other interested colleagues to contact our chair-details on the flyer. @brianhudson.bsky.social @ukpolicywatch.bsky.social

The review by @brianghudson of 'Teacher Education and Its Discontents' is published. He says: ‘The case study of the recent English education reform by Lisa Murtagh and Louisa Dawes should be required reading for all education policy makers in England.’ www.fabianeducation.com/bookreviews-...

Really looking forward to our next FEPG Meeting on 31st March ( see below). Ian Davies will be talking about political education and citizenship. Zoom link to follow @marilynleask.bsky.social @brianhudson.bsky.social @youngfabians.bsky.social @ukpolicywatch.bsky.social @teamsquarepeg.bsky.social

We are very pleased to attach the final version of our report on Aims and Values of the curriculum held at the House of Commons You can access the pdf report here www.fabianeducation.com/fepgreviewandreports @ukpolicywatch.bsky.social @brianhudson.bsky.social @marilynleask.bsky.social

Excellent meeting with the inspiring Richard Poutney and Andy Sprakes of XP school last Monday. Thanks to Tracey Price for chairing a discussion around the new proposed Ofsted framework, too. @brianhudson.bsky.social @marilynleask.bsky.social @ukpolicywatch.bsky.social @fabiansociety.bsky.social

Yes A point made more than once in the @edufabians.bsky.social response to consultation on curriculum and assessment review.

Really looking forward to hearing from Richard Pountney and Andy Sprakes of the XP Trust at our next FEPG meeting on Monday 24th February 7.00-9.00pm. @marilynleask.bsky.social @brianhudson.bsky.social @ukpolicywatch.bsky.social @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social @rethinkingjames.bsky.social

Our very first edition of the FEPG Review with newsletter, articles by Sir David Bell, @deb_outhwaite @brianghudson, David Cooper and reviews of recent educational books. See www.fabianeducation.com/fepgreview @MichaelRosenYes.bsky.social @RethinkingJames.bsky.social @UKpolicywatch.bsky.social

You can find further details about this upcoming talk by Melissa Benn here www.fabianeducation.com/events-1 @marilynleask.bsky.social @mikeblamires.bsky.social @ruthswailes.bsky.social

The Global Status of Teachers 2024 report. @eduinternational.bsky.social Survey of teacher unions worldwide on the status of the Teaching Profession. Focusing on both prossional and industrial issues. eiie.io/40K4fFt

Really looking forward to hearing from @Melissa_Benn at our next Zoom FEPG meeting on Monday 27th January 7.00pm 9.00pm. Melissa will be talking about the progressive tradition in education- past present and future. @deb_outhwaite @brianghudson @UKpolicywatch

Really looking forward to hearing from Daniel Kebede NEU president at our final meeting of this year Monday 9th December at 7.00pm. Daniel will be talking about the NEU's manifesto for change and their campaigns. @brianhudson.bsky.social @warwickmansell.bsky.social

Interesting day on Curriculum Governor business listening to a range of views and ideas at the @edufabians.bsky.social seminar.

Quote From Islington Cllr Bossman-Quarshie on our House of Commons event Tue: “ It was a packed event & I was proud to share the educational model & plans that #Islington council is embarking on led by former leader KayaJunction in making educational provision outstanding so every #CYP can thrive”🌹

🚨Exclusive from Tali Fraser Care leavers could get free prescriptions and bus fares as part of plans to boost government support for vulnerable young people, @politicshome.bsky.social understands www.politicshome.com/news/article...

Exclusive: Four providers have been awarded contracts to provide the government’s Early Career Framework from next year, Tes understands

Due to its popularity more tickets have been released for our seminar tomorrow night at the House of Commons on a potential revised curriculum 6.00pm-8.00pm. We have been granted a bigger room. If you were put on a waiting list you will now be able to join.

Please forward: House of Commons Tue. Nov. 19: 6-8pm. An opportunity to discuss the foundations of the curriculum. This event will feed into the current Curriculum review in England. The panel is listed below. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aims-and-v... @ruthswailes.bsky.social @schoolsweek.bsky.social

I'm not going to do the "it's the big news of the day" shtick but - the government did something important today. A new ministerial code, making real positive changes to the system for upholding standards www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/star...

I’m going- are you?

Please forward: House of Commons Tue. Nov. 19: 6-8pm. An opportunity to discuss the foundations of the curriculum. This event will feed into the current Curriculum review in England. The panel is listed below. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aims-and-v... @ruthswailes.bsky.social @schoolsweek.bsky.social

The change of UK government is a time to dream about opportunities. What about a #NationalOpenSchool complementing the #OpenUniversity?

Tuesday November 19th. 6.00-8.00pm. An opportunity to discuss what a new curriculum should be driven by. This event will feed into the current review of the Curriculum in England. The excellent panel includes Professor Mick Waters. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aims-and-v...

The thing I really love about working with educators is that once they realise you're not going to pretend it's all straightforward and they know that you're going to give them honest, practical advice, they always share the most wonderful ideas in return! #edusky

Thanks to Sir David Bell for his talk tonight reviewing education policies and their impact over the 80 years since the 1944 Education Act. @collegeofteaching.bsky.social @schoolsweek.bsky.social @dbeschooladvice.bsky.social @brianhudson.bsky.social @freereed59.net