The COVID-19 pandemic has widened the gap for attainment, but has also robbed a generation of valuable social and emotional learning.
School closures have highlighted the gulfs in inequality between young peopleRead More
About Antonia Byatt
Covid-19 Update
With current government advice in mind, First Story’s Chief Executive, Antonia Byatt, responds to the uncertainty surrounding the outbreak of COVID-19.
A good education for all: First Story and the Ofsted inspection framework
Ofsted recently published its Annual Report for 2018/19, the year it introduced its new education inspection framework and sparked fresh debate about what works best to tackle disadvantage. Our Chief Executive shares her thoughts.
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Our impact in 2018-19
Highlights from our recently published report on our activities and impact during the 2018-19 academic year.
Reflecting on my first summer with First Story
‘In an increasingly polarised world, our capacity to connect diverse young people is a huge benefit’ says new CEO.
Why learning to use your voice is powerful
Our newly-appointed Chief Executive, Antonia Byatt, on her first day in the job and why creative writing matters.