Head of Programmes
Igraine Rhodes
She/HerIgraine (Iggy) leads the EEF’s Programmes team and is the EEF’s Designated Safeguarding Lead.
Jamila leads EEF’s programme work on two themes: Learning Behaviours and Implementation.
Jamila is also independent consultant in the fields of Substance Use and Gambling Education & Prevention, with focus on evidence-informed capacity building, impact & evaluation, and policy research. Prior to joining EEF, Jamila worked as Head of Programmes at the What Works Centre for Wellbeing and as Head of Programmes and Evidence at Mentor UK, where she managed the Alcohol and Drug Education and Prevention Information Service (ADEPIS) and the Centre for Analysis for Youth Transitions.
Jamila has led a variety of international programmes across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa and also spent time as a Research Assistant for Dr Maha Azzam, Associate Fellow at Chatham House and Dr Sara Silvestri at City University.
Head of Programmes
Igraine (Iggy) leads the EEF’s Programmes team and is the EEF’s Designated Safeguarding Lead.
16 – 19 Lead
Kath leads the EEF’s post-16 work, building and mobiling the evidence base to support improved outcomes at this crucial stage of education.
Senior Programme Manager
Aoife manages a range of programmes and leads the EEF’s programmes work on the early years, literacy and teacher recruitment and retention.
Senior Programme Manager
Jamila leads EEF’s programme work on two themes: Learning Behaviours and Implementation.
Senior Programme Manager
Katie manages a range of programmes and leads the EEF’s programmes work in Science.
Programme Manager
Toby manages a range of EEF-funded programmes.
Programme Manager
Daniella manages a range of programmes and leads the EEF’s programmes work on writing.
Programme Manager (on maternity leave)
Eleanore manages a range of EEF-funded programmes.
Programme Manager
Beverley manages a range of EEF-funded programmes and leads the EEF’s programmes work on physical development in the early years.
Senior Data and Insight Manager
Eloise oversees the CRM system, which is used by several teams to monitor the progress of research projects and their finances.
Programme Manager
Pam manages a range of EEF-funded programmes.
Data and Reporting Officer
Nikhil supports EEF’s data activities, enhancing Salesforce operations, ensuring data integrity, and providing data-driven insights.
Programmes Engagement Manager
Ellen leads the development and implementation of the EEF’s strategy for supporting project recruitment.
Programme Manager
Hannah manages a range of EEF-funded programmes.
16 – 19 Project Manager
Becca manages the day-to-day development of our post-16 work.
Programmes Engagement Officer
Michelle supports the recruitment of educational settings to EEF programmes and evaluations.
Programme Manager
Andy manages a wide portfolio of EEF programmes.
Programme Support Officer
Megan support the programmes team across a wide range of EEF programmes.
Programme Manager
Ben works in the Programmes Team as a Programme Manager.
Programme Manager
Jennie oversees early years grants and lead on communication and language and early literacy themes.
Programme Manager
Fabiola manages a range of EEF-funded programmes and is our Ed Tech theme leader.