Head of Evidence Mobilisation
Stuart Mathers
Stu leads the EEF’s Evidence Mobilisation team
Jo supports Research Schools to mobilise evidence through communication, local partnerships, and bespoke projects.
As Regional Delivery Lead, Jo's role involves working alongside the region's Research Schools and system leaders to develop partnerships and promote the use of evidence to improve outcomes for pupils, particularly those who are socioeconomically disadvantaged.
Jo joined the EEF in January 2021. Prior to this, she worked at the University of Wolverhampton on a government funded widening participation programme and managed school partnerships across the West Midlands. The programme aimed to increase progression to Higher Education in areas of low participation.
Jo is also Chair of Governors at a secondary academy in the West Midlands and is currently undertaking a PhD in Education and Social Justice.
Head of Evidence Mobilisation
Stu leads the EEF’s Evidence Mobilisation team
Professorial Research Fellow
Jonathan helps develop the EEF’s approach to mobilising evidence, including leading its work on evidence-informed implementation.
National Delivery Manager
Lizzie is currently seconded from the regional team to lead our work in Wales and support evidence mobilisation in the post-16 sector.
National Delivery Manager
Lorwyn leads on the delivery of EEF’s System Support offer and co-leads our work across regions in England.
National Delivery Manager (Partnerships)
Phoebe is National Delivery Manager (Partnerships), covering the role while Lizzie Swaffield focuses on supporting the EEF partnership with the Welsh Government.
Early Years Lead
Sarah leads the EEF’s work on the Early Years and Stronger Practice Hubs.
Early Years Lead
Sara leads the EEF’s work on the Early Years
Regional Delivery Lead – West Midlands and Central
Jo supports Research Schools to mobilise evidence through communication, local partnerships, and bespoke projects.
Regional Delivery Lead – East Midlands and the East of England
Siobhan supports Research Schools to mobilise evidence through communication, local partnerships, and bespoke projects.
Regional Delivery Lead – North West of England
Anna supports Research Schools to mobilise evidence through communication, local partnerships, and bespoke projects.
Regional Delivery Lead – North
Kate supports Research Schools to mobilise evidence through communication, local partnerships, and bespoke projects.
Regional Delivery Lead – London and the South East
Sarah supports the delivery of the EEF regional strategy and helps to build understanding and engagement around our partnership approach in London and the South East.
Regional Delivery Lead – Yorkshire
Vanessa is one of the EEF’s Regional Delivery Leads for Yorkshire.
Regional Delivery Lead – South West and South Coast
Charlotte is the EEF’s Regional Delivery Lead for the South West and South Coast of England.
Regional Delivery Project Manager
Matt oversees the running of the Research Schools Network with a particular focus on managing governance, events and systems.
Early Years and Stronger Practice Hubs Project Manager
Sandra facilitates cross-team efforts for our early years work and our role as evidence partner to the Stronger Practice Hubs programme.
Regional Projects Officer
Scout supports the running of the Research Schools Network, its governance and communications.
Regional Projects Administrator
Zuleika provides administrative support to the Regional Delivery team and the Research Schools Network.
Senior Policy and System Support Manager
Kate leads on EEF’s early years policy work, alongside work to enable evidence-informed practice within the early years system.
College Network Manager
Helen’s role sits in the Evidence Mobilisation team as a College Network Manager.