We know that access to research alone isn’t sufficient to tackle the attainment gap. Evidence-informed approaches have the most impact when implemented using school and system leaders’ professional expertise.
We work with the Research Schools Network to form partnerships with education settings and local system leaders, such as local authorities and multi-academy-trusts.
Partnerships begin with an Evidence Exploration phase, where partners work together to identify local priorities and potential solutions.
Some partnerships will then continue the journey to an Evidence into Action partnership, which work to improve practice within these identified priority areas.
Find out about our Evidence into Action partnerships delivering in 2024 – 26.
Networks
A guide to regional partnerships
Regional Delivery Lead – East Midlands and the East of England (on maternity leave)
Siobhan Keddie
She/HerSiobhan supports Research Schools to mobilise evidence through communication, local partnerships, and bespoke projects.
Regional Delivery Lead (North of England)
Kate Horton
She/HerKate supports Research Schools to mobilise evidence through communication, local partnerships, and bespoke projects.
Regional Delivery Lead – South West and the South Coast
Charlotte Orpin-Wright
Charlotte supports the delivery of the EEF regional strategy and helps to build understanding and engagement in our partnership approach in the South West and South Coast of England.
Regional Delivery Lead (North West of England)
Anna Kirk
She/HerAnna 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.
Regional Delivery Lead – East and East Midlands.
Kristina Marini
Kristina joins the Evidence Mobilisation team as Regional Delivery Lead for the East and East Midlands.
Regional Delivery Lead – West Midlands
Emily Laney
Emily joins the Evidence Mobilisation team as a Regional Delivery Lead for the West Midlands
Blogs
Spotlight on our regional partnerships: How we’re supporting disciplinary literacy in South London schools
Blogs
Spotlight on our regional partnerships: how we’re harnessing collaboration to support isolated schools in Fenland
Blogs
Spotlight on our regional partnerships: How we’re transforming the way writing is taught in Gloucestershire Schools