We know that access to research alone isn’t sufficient to tackle the attainment gap, and evidence-informed approaches have the most impact when implemented using school and system leaders’ professional expertise.
We work with the Research Schools Network to provide resources that support to schools, colleges, and early years settings to access and understand the research evidence. This includes developing openly available resources that exemplify evidence-use in teaching and learning, and advocating for the use of systematic, robust research evidence within local education networks.
We form partnerships with education settings and local system leaders, such as local authorities and multi-academy-trusts. We work together to identify priorities, co-construct solutions, and engage with research evidence to meet specific challenges.
Support for education professionals
A guide to regional partnerships
Regional Delivery Lead – East Midlands and the East of England
Siobhan Keddie
Siobhan supports Research Schools to mobilise evidence through communication, local partnerships, and bespoke projects.
Regional Delivery Lead – North
Kate Horton
Kate supports Research Schools to mobilise evidence through communication, local partnerships, and bespoke projects.
Regional Delivery Lead – West Midlands and Central
Jo Goodman
Jo supports Research Schools to mobilise evidence through communication, local partnerships, and bespoke projects.
Regional Delivery Lead – South West and South Coast
Charlotte Orpin-Wright
Charlotte is the EEF’s Regional Delivery Lead for the South West and South Coast of England.
Regional Delivery Lead – North West of England
Anna Kirk
Anna supports Research Schools to mobilise evidence through communication, local partnerships, and bespoke projects.
Regional Delivery Lead – Yorkshire
Vanessa Hopkinson
Vanessa is one of the EEF’s Regional Delivery Leads for Yorkshire.
Regional Delivery Lead – London and the South East
Sarah Mullins
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.
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EEF blog: A refreshed approach to regional partnerships – our partnership foundations in action
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