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Inclusive Environments for Every Child, ImpactEd Evaluation’s new national research project delivered with Challenge Partners, has now launched and is open for data collection.

Schools can register to take part this term.
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#inclusion #education

New case study: From Start Up to Scale Up: Supporting Romodels with Fundraising

Find out how ImpactEd Philanthropy has helped Romodels quintuple their income

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Welcome Jane Wilson, Matt Jones OBE, Neil Humphrey, Robert de Vries, Sonia Ilie and Sonia Thompson to the Research Advisory Panel chaired by Dr Lauren Bellaera and Professor John Jerrim.

More on the Research Advisory Panel: lnkd.in/eXDdftr2

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

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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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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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

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

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...

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 case study, we speak with Vice Principal and Designated Safeguarding Lead, Tom Christopher, on the steps the school took to improve pupil sense of belonging.

Harris Science Academy East London's approach ---> www.impactedgroup.uk/case-studies...

#attendance #inclusion #belonging

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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ITT Census 2025 (Wrapped?)

Who are the teachers of tomorrow? Chris Larvin, Associate Director, reflects on the latest data.

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#itt #teachertraining

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

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

"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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Briefing Webinar: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/01684b...

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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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

The trustees' annual report has evolved from a compliance document into a strategic communication tool.

What this means for your organisation:

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SORP 2026 briefing webinar: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/01684b...

#SORP #education #charity

Rachel Hargreaves - @ascenttrust.bsky.social
Rob Carpenter - @ipatedu.bsky.social
Serena Madhvani - Hornchurch High School
Tanya Douglas - Chace Community School
Will Cannock - @chartertrust.bsky.social

Full steering panel:

David Bartram OBE - Chair
Beryce Nixon OBE - Exceed Learning Partnership
Ed Hildyard - Holmer Green Senior School
Kat Howard - @winacadtrust.bsky.social
Kate Chhatwal OBE - @challengepartners.bsky.social ky.social
Pippa Irwin - Beverley School

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Under the guidance of the steering group, this research project will be working with schools to gather perspective of pupils, teachers and families on the drivers of inclusion.

If you’d like your school or trust to take part, contact project lead lucy.preston@impactedgroup.uk to register

Kristy Evers speaks with Marjo Kenttälä on EdTech Testbeds

Also available on Apple Podcasts
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Kristy Evers speaks with Marjo Kenttälä on EdTech Testbeds

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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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

Contact Holly Waddell: holly.waddell@impactedgroup.uk to book a demo and explore what Impact Dashboards could look like for your trust.

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#MAT #Education #Schools #governance

Data and evidence in education is critical, but numbers without insight or strategic relevance can be distracting and distorting.

We are working with a growing number of MATs to align reporting more tightly with strategic priorities.

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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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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

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

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