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Students Who Believe They Can Succeed Make Two Months More Progress in Reading
"These findings add to a growing research base that is demonstrating the link between engagement and academic outcomes."
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#NationalYearOfReading2026
"These findings add to a growing research base that is demonstrating the link between engagement and academic outcomes."
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#NationalYearOfReading2026
January 30, 2026 at 9:24 AM
Students Who Believe They Can Succeed Make Two Months More Progress in Reading
"These findings add to a growing research base that is demonstrating the link between engagement and academic outcomes."
www.impactedgroup.uk/news-and-blo...
#NationalYearOfReading2026
"These findings add to a growing research base that is demonstrating the link between engagement and academic outcomes."
www.impactedgroup.uk/news-and-blo...
#NationalYearOfReading2026
New research opportunity: How confident are early years and school practitioners and leaders about delivering inclusion & wellbeing?
7-min survey exploring readiness, capability & constraints facing mainstream schools.
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7-min survey exploring readiness, capability & constraints facing mainstream schools.
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January 28, 2026 at 7:24 PM
New research opportunity: How confident are early years and school practitioners and leaders about delivering inclusion & wellbeing?
7-min survey exploring readiness, capability & constraints facing mainstream schools.
Anonymous Prize draw impacted.typeform.com/to/K007sfx7#...
7-min survey exploring readiness, capability & constraints facing mainstream schools.
Anonymous Prize draw impacted.typeform.com/to/K007sfx7#...
𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 - 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬
Kristy Evers is joined by Emma Darcy and James Garnett to explore how EdTech companies can build truly effective partnerships with schools.
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Kristy Evers is joined by Emma Darcy and James Garnett to explore how EdTech companies can build truly effective partnerships with schools.
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January 28, 2026 at 1:04 PM
𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 - 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬
Kristy Evers is joined by Emma Darcy and James Garnett to explore how EdTech companies can build truly effective partnerships with schools.
Spotify
open.spotify.com/episode/5wrX...
Apple
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Kristy Evers is joined by Emma Darcy and James Garnett to explore how EdTech companies can build truly effective partnerships with schools.
Spotify
open.spotify.com/episode/5wrX...
Apple
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Key takeaways from #Bett2026:
1️⃣Evidence-based EdTech is now the standard, not the exception
2️⃣DfE's AI strategy prioritizes digital literacy, teacher support & safe tools
3️⃣Testbeds becoming core infrastructure for evaluating education tech
4️⃣AI being used particular in SEND support
1️⃣Evidence-based EdTech is now the standard, not the exception
2️⃣DfE's AI strategy prioritizes digital literacy, teacher support & safe tools
3️⃣Testbeds becoming core infrastructure for evaluating education tech
4️⃣AI being used particular in SEND support
January 23, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Key takeaways from #Bett2026:
1️⃣Evidence-based EdTech is now the standard, not the exception
2️⃣DfE's AI strategy prioritizes digital literacy, teacher support & safe tools
3️⃣Testbeds becoming core infrastructure for evaluating education tech
4️⃣AI being used particular in SEND support
1️⃣Evidence-based EdTech is now the standard, not the exception
2️⃣DfE's AI strategy prioritizes digital literacy, teacher support & safe tools
3️⃣Testbeds becoming core infrastructure for evaluating education tech
4️⃣AI being used particular in SEND support
We are expanding our use of national school research projects as a core methodological approach.
Join us to find out more about how engaging in national research can support your school improvement.
www.impactedgroup.uk/events/webinar-using-national-research-to-improve-practice-in-your-school
Join us to find out more about how engaging in national research can support your school improvement.
www.impactedgroup.uk/events/webinar-using-national-research-to-improve-practice-in-your-school
January 9, 2026 at 1:01 PM
We are expanding our use of national school research projects as a core methodological approach.
Join us to find out more about how engaging in national research can support your school improvement.
www.impactedgroup.uk/events/webinar-using-national-research-to-improve-practice-in-your-school
Join us to find out more about how engaging in national research can support your school improvement.
www.impactedgroup.uk/events/webinar-using-national-research-to-improve-practice-in-your-school
Our latest episode of Talking Impact for EdTech Founders is here 🔊
In this episode Kristy Evers speaks with Bozhidar Bashkov from IXL Learning about practical evaluation at scale.
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#EdTech
In this episode Kristy Evers speaks with Bozhidar Bashkov from IXL Learning about practical evaluation at scale.
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#EdTech
Talking Impact for EdTech Founders
Education Podcast · Welcome to Talking Impact for EdTech Founders with your host, Kristy Evers, Director at ImpactEd Evaluation.
This Autumn, we're diving deeper into one of the most critical aspect...
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December 18, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Our latest episode of Talking Impact for EdTech Founders is here 🔊
In this episode Kristy Evers speaks with Bozhidar Bashkov from IXL Learning about practical evaluation at scale.
Apple Podcasts podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Spotify open.spotify.com/show/6NnUgYy...
#EdTech
In this episode Kristy Evers speaks with Bozhidar Bashkov from IXL Learning about practical evaluation at scale.
Apple Podcasts podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Spotify open.spotify.com/show/6NnUgYy...
#EdTech
Harris Science Academy East London was one of 30 Harris Federation schools that took part in Understanding Attendance.
The school made standout progress with their attendance in 2024-25, as well as orchestrating a huge cultural shift to increase pupils’ sense of belonging.
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The school made standout progress with their attendance in 2024-25, as well as orchestrating a huge cultural shift to increase pupils’ sense of belonging.
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December 10, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Harris Science Academy East London was one of 30 Harris Federation schools that took part in Understanding Attendance.
The school made standout progress with their attendance in 2024-25, as well as orchestrating a huge cultural shift to increase pupils’ sense of belonging.
Cont...
The school made standout progress with their attendance in 2024-25, as well as orchestrating a huge cultural shift to increase pupils’ sense of belonging.
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ITT Census 2025 (Wrapped?)
Who are the teachers of tomorrow? Chris Larvin, Associate Director, reflects on the latest data.
Full article here ----> www.impactedgroup.uk/news-and-blo...
#itt #teachertraining
Who are the teachers of tomorrow? Chris Larvin, Associate Director, reflects on the latest data.
Full article here ----> www.impactedgroup.uk/news-and-blo...
#itt #teachertraining
December 4, 2025 at 5:26 PM
ITT Census 2025 (Wrapped?)
Who are the teachers of tomorrow? Chris Larvin, Associate Director, reflects on the latest data.
Full article here ----> www.impactedgroup.uk/news-and-blo...
#itt #teachertraining
Who are the teachers of tomorrow? Chris Larvin, Associate Director, reflects on the latest data.
Full article here ----> www.impactedgroup.uk/news-and-blo...
#itt #teachertraining
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How a new national commission is asking whether early engagement insight could be the missing piece in FE, in improving both outcomes and wellbeing.
Dr Rajbir Hazelwood , @impactedgroup.bsky.social
Dr Rajbir Hazelwood , @impactedgroup.bsky.social
feweek.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 10:05 AM
How a new national commission is asking whether early engagement insight could be the missing piece in FE, in improving both outcomes and wellbeing.
Dr Rajbir Hazelwood , @impactedgroup.bsky.social
Dr Rajbir Hazelwood , @impactedgroup.bsky.social
"The FE sector has always been pragmatic and focused on what works. This commission embodies that spirit – building evidence, testing assumptions and translating findings into tools that leaders needs" writes Rajbir Hazelwood, Managing Director, ImpactEd Consulting
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We're using engagement as lead indicator for FE outcomes
We’re inviting colleges to join our study exploring how engagement can be used as lead indicator of FE outcomes
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December 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
"The FE sector has always been pragmatic and focused on what works. This commission embodies that spirit – building evidence, testing assumptions and translating findings into tools that leaders needs" writes Rajbir Hazelwood, Managing Director, ImpactEd Consulting
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The days of treating impact as a 'nice to have' addendum are over. All charities must explain the impact they're making, covering both beneficiaries and broader contributions to society.
The Charities SORP 2026 is the most significant overhaul of charity reporting requirements since 2019.
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The Charities SORP 2026 is the most significant overhaul of charity reporting requirements since 2019.
Cont...
December 3, 2025 at 10:55 PM
The days of treating impact as a 'nice to have' addendum are over. All charities must explain the impact they're making, covering both beneficiaries and broader contributions to society.
The Charities SORP 2026 is the most significant overhaul of charity reporting requirements since 2019.
Cont...
The Charities SORP 2026 is the most significant overhaul of charity reporting requirements since 2019.
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What shapes an inclusive school environment where every child can thrive? This is what our Inclusive Environments steering panel will be getting to the heart of.
📣Introducing the steering panel Chair
@davidbartram.bsky.social
📣Introducing the steering panel Chair
@davidbartram.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 10:51 PM
What shapes an inclusive school environment where every child can thrive? This is what our Inclusive Environments steering panel will be getting to the heart of.
📣Introducing the steering panel Chair
@davidbartram.bsky.social
📣Introducing the steering panel Chair
@davidbartram.bsky.social
In our podcast Talking Impact For EdTech Founders Kristy Evers spoke with Marjo Kenttälä to unpack what testbeds are and how they differ from traditional evaluation approaches.
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Kristy Evers speaks with Marjo Kenttälä on EdTech Testbeds
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December 2, 2025 at 9:40 AM
In our podcast Talking Impact For EdTech Founders Kristy Evers spoke with Marjo Kenttälä to unpack what testbeds are and how they differ from traditional evaluation approaches.
Spotify open.spotify.com/show/6NnUgYySfBfMQz3mZ8lPZE
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ImpactEd Evaluation Partner Feedback
"ImpactEd Evaluation bring their expertise in robust evaluation and balance it with an understanding of the practicalities of real life school - they have been the perfect partner for us"
Thank you for the kind words of support @russellhobby.bsky.social
"ImpactEd Evaluation bring their expertise in robust evaluation and balance it with an understanding of the practicalities of real life school - they have been the perfect partner for us"
Thank you for the kind words of support @russellhobby.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
ImpactEd Evaluation Partner Feedback
"ImpactEd Evaluation bring their expertise in robust evaluation and balance it with an understanding of the practicalities of real life school - they have been the perfect partner for us"
Thank you for the kind words of support @russellhobby.bsky.social
"ImpactEd Evaluation bring their expertise in robust evaluation and balance it with an understanding of the practicalities of real life school - they have been the perfect partner for us"
Thank you for the kind words of support @russellhobby.bsky.social
𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐄𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩'𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬
Across MATs and school groups, leaders and Governors tell us that reporting and board packs continue to mushroom as schools surface ever-more data about their cohorts.
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Across MATs and school groups, leaders and Governors tell us that reporting and board packs continue to mushroom as schools surface ever-more data about their cohorts.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:09 PM
𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐄𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩'𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬
Across MATs and school groups, leaders and Governors tell us that reporting and board packs continue to mushroom as schools surface ever-more data about their cohorts.
Cont...
Across MATs and school groups, leaders and Governors tell us that reporting and board packs continue to mushroom as schools surface ever-more data about their cohorts.
Cont...
The High Performance Foundation partnered with ImpactEd Group to develop the first comprehensive framework for measuring Mental Strength in young people across England.
Check out the project ----> www.impactedgroup.uk/case-studies...
The taskforce ----> www.highperformancefoundation.org/research
Check out the project ----> www.impactedgroup.uk/case-studies...
The taskforce ----> www.highperformancefoundation.org/research
November 25, 2025 at 11:16 AM
The High Performance Foundation partnered with ImpactEd Group to develop the first comprehensive framework for measuring Mental Strength in young people across England.
Check out the project ----> www.impactedgroup.uk/case-studies...
The taskforce ----> www.highperformancefoundation.org/research
Check out the project ----> www.impactedgroup.uk/case-studies...
The taskforce ----> www.highperformancefoundation.org/research
This week ImpactEd Group's Alex Warner attended the Annual @aoc-info.bsky.social Conference to meet colleagues and share the latest on Going Further "The event was a powerful reminder of the strength of shared commitment"
#AoCConf25
Latest on the FE Research:
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#AoCConf25
Latest on the FE Research:
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November 21, 2025 at 2:57 PM
This week ImpactEd Group's Alex Warner attended the Annual @aoc-info.bsky.social Conference to meet colleagues and share the latest on Going Further "The event was a powerful reminder of the strength of shared commitment"
#AoCConf25
Latest on the FE Research:
www.impactedgroup.uk/news-and-blo...
#AoCConf25
Latest on the FE Research:
www.impactedgroup.uk/news-and-blo...
What shapes an inclusive environment where every child can thrive?
It's a question we've been exploring in depth through the teaching, training and leadership lens with our work on Inclusion in Practice.
We're working to help more school leaders identify how to create meaningful improvements.
It's a question we've been exploring in depth through the teaching, training and leadership lens with our work on Inclusion in Practice.
We're working to help more school leaders identify how to create meaningful improvements.
November 19, 2025 at 5:28 PM
What shapes an inclusive environment where every child can thrive?
It's a question we've been exploring in depth through the teaching, training and leadership lens with our work on Inclusion in Practice.
We're working to help more school leaders identify how to create meaningful improvements.
It's a question we've been exploring in depth through the teaching, training and leadership lens with our work on Inclusion in Practice.
We're working to help more school leaders identify how to create meaningful improvements.
New Case Study: Trauma-informed practices driving sustained attendance improvement at Abbey Hey
Read the full case study ---> www.impactedgroup.uk/case-studies...
#attendance #school #education #behaviour
Read the full case study ---> www.impactedgroup.uk/case-studies...
#attendance #school #education #behaviour
Trauma-informed practices driving sustained attendance improvement at Abbey Hey
Abbey Hey’s three-year journey with Conscious Discipline®, combined with the collaboration with ImpactEd over the past academic year, illustrates the power of bringing together attendance, behaviour, ...
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November 18, 2025 at 9:48 AM
New Case Study: Trauma-informed practices driving sustained attendance improvement at Abbey Hey
Read the full case study ---> www.impactedgroup.uk/case-studies...
#attendance #school #education #behaviour
Read the full case study ---> www.impactedgroup.uk/case-studies...
#attendance #school #education #behaviour
Acting on the Engagement Gap, explores how schools are responding and using TEP data locally, to drive engagement and outcomes.
Research Director, Dr Lauren Bellaera shares some of the latest findings
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#education #engagement
Research Director, Dr Lauren Bellaera shares some of the latest findings
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#education #engagement
November 13, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Acting on the Engagement Gap, explores how schools are responding and using TEP data locally, to drive engagement and outcomes.
Research Director, Dr Lauren Bellaera shares some of the latest findings
www.impactedgroup.uk/news-and-blo...
#education #engagement
Research Director, Dr Lauren Bellaera shares some of the latest findings
www.impactedgroup.uk/news-and-blo...
#education #engagement
Join our Fundraising Readiness Cohort
Charities will be supported through four key stages:
🔹 Launch webinar to run through the audit process and key guidance
🔹 Evidence-based audit
🔹 Bespoke Fundraising Readiness Report
🔹 Benchmarking insights webinar
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Charities will be supported through four key stages:
🔹 Launch webinar to run through the audit process and key guidance
🔹 Evidence-based audit
🔹 Bespoke Fundraising Readiness Report
🔹 Benchmarking insights webinar
www.impactedgroup.uk/news-and-blo...
November 13, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Join our Fundraising Readiness Cohort
Charities will be supported through four key stages:
🔹 Launch webinar to run through the audit process and key guidance
🔹 Evidence-based audit
🔹 Bespoke Fundraising Readiness Report
🔹 Benchmarking insights webinar
www.impactedgroup.uk/news-and-blo...
Charities will be supported through four key stages:
🔹 Launch webinar to run through the audit process and key guidance
🔹 Evidence-based audit
🔹 Bespoke Fundraising Readiness Report
🔹 Benchmarking insights webinar
www.impactedgroup.uk/news-and-blo...
Understanding Attendance Targeted research approach to improve pupil attendance
Understand the drivers of pupils absence in your setting using nationally benchmarked tool
Select the measures most relevant to your setting to create short pupil-facing diagnostic
www.impactedgroup.uk/research-cam...
Understand the drivers of pupils absence in your setting using nationally benchmarked tool
Select the measures most relevant to your setting to create short pupil-facing diagnostic
www.impactedgroup.uk/research-cam...
November 7, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Understanding Attendance Targeted research approach to improve pupil attendance
Understand the drivers of pupils absence in your setting using nationally benchmarked tool
Select the measures most relevant to your setting to create short pupil-facing diagnostic
www.impactedgroup.uk/research-cam...
Understand the drivers of pupils absence in your setting using nationally benchmarked tool
Select the measures most relevant to your setting to create short pupil-facing diagnostic
www.impactedgroup.uk/research-cam...
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Free webinar "Inclusion as a shared responsibility" Thurs 13th 4pm
🤝 Our expert panel will discuss practical ways schools and trusts can engage with families, LAs and external partners.
👉 Sign up: www2.ambition.org.uk/inclusion-as...
🤝 Our expert panel will discuss practical ways schools and trusts can engage with families, LAs and external partners.
👉 Sign up: www2.ambition.org.uk/inclusion-as...
Inclusion as a shared responsibility – Free Webinar | Inclusion in Practice
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November 6, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Free webinar "Inclusion as a shared responsibility" Thurs 13th 4pm
🤝 Our expert panel will discuss practical ways schools and trusts can engage with families, LAs and external partners.
👉 Sign up: www2.ambition.org.uk/inclusion-as...
🤝 Our expert panel will discuss practical ways schools and trusts can engage with families, LAs and external partners.
👉 Sign up: www2.ambition.org.uk/inclusion-as...
The Curriculum and Assessment Review, led by Becky Francis, was published today. A tour de force of a publication, it is encouraging to see our research on pupil engagement and the work we supported on oracy shaping the recommendations so directly:
November 5, 2025 at 1:50 PM
The Curriculum and Assessment Review, led by Becky Francis, was published today. A tour de force of a publication, it is encouraging to see our research on pupil engagement and the work we supported on oracy shaping the recommendations so directly:
Consider this: if you were to conduct the same educational evaluation twice, using identical methodologies and research questions, would the outcome of the evaluation be the same?
This question struck me during a recent evening at Wicked (happy #halloween).
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This question struck me during a recent evening at Wicked (happy #halloween).
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October 31, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Consider this: if you were to conduct the same educational evaluation twice, using identical methodologies and research questions, would the outcome of the evaluation be the same?
This question struck me during a recent evening at Wicked (happy #halloween).
www.impactedgroup.uk/news-and-blo...
This question struck me during a recent evening at Wicked (happy #halloween).
www.impactedgroup.uk/news-and-blo...