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The pressures facing education systems are intensifying. Tighter aid budgets, rising expectations of localisation, persistent learning poverty, and growing fragility are reshaping education policy landscapes. The question is now not whether to partner - but how to do so intentionally.

External review – whether through inspection or accreditation – plays a central role in how international and independent schools build trust, demonstrate quality, and drive improvement.

This week’s diagnostic report from the Milburn Review is a sobering catalogue of failings in the way this country supports young people into education, employment and training.

As a sponsor of EWF 2026, we convened ministers, policymakers, and international organisations to focus on key challenges facing education systems today.

The global education landscape in low-income countries is marked by a profound learning crisis, where billions of dollars in aid has not translated into commensurate improvements in learning outcomes. Whilst access to learning has improved as a result of such investments, poor learning outcomes and a lack of inclusivity in education remain ongoing challenges.

Based on the Initial Teacher Training and Early Career Framework (ITTECF) we are supporting teachers with our new Early Career Training Programme (ECTP) for early career teacher entitlement (ECTE). Our new programme offers specialist training for early career teachers and mentors. It helps them improve practice while building confidence and resilience, leading to better job satisfaction and retention.

edt's internationally recognised certification for school inspectors. RCQM helps school leaders to develop the skills to review, evaluate, and improve schools to a global standard.

SCALE is an FCDO-funded facility that supports the design of smarter programmes with clear pathways for scaling, strengthens implementation, and increase influence over international education finance.

edt (Education Development Trust) has today announced the following.