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ImpactEd Group @impactedgroup.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Teachers and school leaders! We have been commissioned by the Department for Education to research how schools effectively address bullying prevention, behaviour management, suspensions and preventable exclusions.
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Supporting Education Group @supportingedgrp.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
📢 Our 2025/26 Impact Report is live! We’re proud to be strengthening the education workforce, championing inclusion and supporting children and young people to thrive. Thank you to our colleagues and collaborators! @impactedgroup.bsky.social Read the report: shorturl.at/xrzNU
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ImpactEd Group @impactedgroup.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
ImpactEd Group has been accepted onto the @theeef.bsky.social's Data Collection Panel, a register of organisations approved to collect data for EEF-funded evaluations across England. educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/projects-and...
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ImpactEd Group @impactedgroup.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
We’re conducting a short survey on workload, well-being, and curriculum with Oak National Academy and we need your input! 🎁 You could win 1 of 5 x £100 Amazon vouchers! impacted.typeform.com/to/zYBiGUos?...
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ImpactEd Group @impactedgroup.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
“The role of implementation is becoming more integral to evaluation, working with the implementors makes a big difference to the effectiveness of evaluation and the take up of the evidence” Read the full story ---> www.impactedgroup.uk/news-and-blo...
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ImpactEd Group @impactedgroup.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
How @biteback2030.bsky.social evaluated their programme for healthier future We hear from Andy, Daniel and Deepta about how Bite Back worked with ImpactEd to fight for a healthier future www.impactedgroup.uk/news-and-blogs/how-bite-back-evaluated-their-programme-to-fight-for-a-healthier-future
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ImpactEd Group @impactedgroup.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Proud to be the research partner and secretariat for The Current Affairs Education Commission, launching today with The Economist Educational Foundation, chaired by @samfr.bsky.social . If you have evidence or examples of practice to share www.currentaffairscommission.com #CurrentAffairsEducation
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The Current Affairs Education Commission
Discover the Commission that aims to empower teachers and youth to navigate current affairs. The Commission will explore how schools and government can build vital media literacy and civic skills.
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ImpactEd Group @impactedgroup.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Fascinating read on the relationship between curriculum and engagement: passmorespedagogy.wordpress.com/2026/05/11/the-year-7-dip-and-the-curriculum-conversation/
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The Year 7 Dip and the Curriculum Conversation
For the last few years, curriculum has dominated educational discussion. Under the previous Ofsted framework, schools were expected to be able to articulate clearly the intent behind their curricul…
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ImpactEd Group @impactedgroup.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
We're pleased to share that ImpactEd will be working alongside @etioglobal.bsky.social and @eppicentre.bsky.social on a DfE-commissioned project to develop a national behaviour and anti-bullying resource toolkit for schools tes.com/magazine/news/general/dfe-awards-contract-school-behaviour-toolkit
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DfE awards contract for school behaviour toolkit
Education services provider Etio will work alongside ImpactEd to develop a best practice review and toolkit to help tackle pupil behaviour
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ImpactEd Group @impactedgroup.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
We're heading to Sheffield! 🙌 Nina Vafea and Deepta Sunil Valliyil will be representing ImpactEd Group at the @ukevaluation.bsky.social Annual Conference 2026 this summer presenting posters. If you're attending, come and find them, we'd love to meet you. #UKEval26
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ImpactEd Group @impactedgroup.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
We're excited to share that ImpactEd Evaluation has been commissioned by TASO to review best practice in evidence synthesis and online evidence toolkits. 🔍 Read more about the project on the TASO & ImpactEd blog 👇 IEG: www.impactedgroup.uk/news-and-blo... TASO: taso.org.uk/news-blog/ne...
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ImpactEd Group @impactedgroup.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Ahead of changes to the Crown Commercial Service framework in June 2026, ImpactEd has published a free resource to support schools and trusts to better understand their spend and plan resourcing. The resource is free to download: www.impactedgroup.uk/research-cam...
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National Foundation for Educational Research @thenfer.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
🆕 NFER and @impactedgroup.bsky.social to co-evaluate five-year IntoTech programme from @futuresforalluk.bsky.social and The Hg Foundation that aims to improve young people's access to tech careers. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/4lJjNCs
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Futures For All and The Hg Foundation Launch Landmark National Tech Careers Programme
Ground-breaking partnership backs one of the UK’s first large-scale, independent evaluations of a programme designed to shift attitudes and aspirations towards Tech careers.
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SHINE @shinetrust.org.uk · 12/03/2026
A new evaluation from @impactedgroup.bsky.social shows the positive impact of The Story Project. SHINE has now committed a further £510,000 to extend the programme to up to 150 schools across #Bradford.
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Children using The Story Project make gains in wellbeing, emotional literacy, empathy and reading skills - SHINE
Evaluation finds children in Bradford who used The Story Project saw improvements in wellbeing, emotional literacy, empathy, and reading.
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ImpactEd Group @impactedgroup.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
What is going on with supply? Looking at the national dataset Trusts of comparable size, phase and context can spend 3-4x more per pupil on supply than their peers. You read that right. There appears to be a consistent relationship between higher supply spend and lower pupil attainment. Cont..
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ImpactEd Group @impactedgroup.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
A two-year evaluation of 2,600 participating schools, using a pastoral approach aimed at early identification of needs, found a 27% lower exclusion rate than the national average during the 2023-24 year. This equates to around four fewer exclusions per 1,000 pupils schoolsweek.co.uk/exclusions-a...
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Exclusions cut under early identification approach - study
Approach focuses on early identification of needs and action plans
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ImpactEd Group @impactedgroup.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
We are pleased to report that Understanding Attendance has been shortlisted in the MAT Excellence Product of the year awards. We're all looking forward to connecting with fellow nominees in June. #MATExcellenceAwards
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ImpactEd Group @impactedgroup.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
To mark National School Governors’ Awareness Day, we are publishing findings from a new research project drawing on responses from more than 500 governance and leadership stakeholders across schools and colleges in England. Full report: www.impactedgroup.uk/research-cam...
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jeangrosscbe.bsky.social @jeangrosscbe.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
@impactedgroup.bsky.social My article refers to your excellent work on belonging.
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ImpactEd Group @impactedgroup.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
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. www.impactedgroup.uk/news-and-blo... #inclusion #education
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ImpactEd Group @impactedgroup.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
New case study: From Start Up to Scale Up: Supporting Romodels with Fundraising Find out how ImpactEd Philanthropy has helped Romodels quintuple their income www.impactedgroup.uk/case-studies...
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ImpactEd Group @impactedgroup.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
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
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ImpactEd Group @impactedgroup.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
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." www.impactedgroup.uk/news-and-blo... #NationalYearOfReading2026
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ImpactEd Group @impactedgroup.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
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. Anonymous Prize draw impacted.typeform.com/to/K007sfx7#...
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ImpactEd Group @impactedgroup.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
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. Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/5wrX... Apple podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
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ImpactEd Group @impactedgroup.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
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
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ImpactEd Group @impactedgroup.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
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
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ImpactEd Group @impactedgroup.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
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. Apple Podcasts podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... Spotify open.spotify.com/show/6NnUgYy... #EdTech
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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...
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ImpactEd Group @impactedgroup.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
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. Cont...
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ImpactEd Group @impactedgroup.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
ITT Census 2025 (Wrapped?) Who are the teachers of tomorrow? Chris Larvin, Associate Director, reflects on the latest data. Full article here ----> www.impactedgroup.uk/news-and-blo... #itt #teachertraining
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FE Week @feweek.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
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
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ImpactEd Group @impactedgroup.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
"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 feweek.co.uk/our-commissi...
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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
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ImpactEd Group @impactedgroup.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
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. Cont...
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ImpactEd Group @impactedgroup.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
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
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ImpactEd Group @impactedgroup.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
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. Spotify open.spotify.com/show/6NnUgYySfBfMQz3mZ8lPZE Cont..
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Kristy Evers speaks with Marjo Kenttälä on EdTech Testbeds
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ImpactEd Group @impactedgroup.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
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
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ImpactEd Group @impactedgroup.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
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. Cont...
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ImpactEd Group @impactedgroup.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
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
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ImpactEd Group @impactedgroup.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
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 Latest on the FE Research: www.impactedgroup.uk/news-and-blo...
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ImpactEd Group @impactedgroup.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
What shapes an inclusive environment where every child can thrive? It's a question we've been exploring in depth through the teaching, training and leadership lens with our work on Inclusion in Practice. We're working to help more school leaders identify how to create meaningful improvements.
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ImpactEd Group @impactedgroup.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
New Case Study: Trauma-informed practices driving sustained attendance improvement at Abbey Hey Read the full case study ---> www.impactedgroup.uk/case-studies... #attendance #school #education #behaviour
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Trauma-informed practices driving sustained attendance improvement at Abbey Hey
Abbey Hey’s three-year journey with Conscious Discipline®, combined with the collaboration with ImpactEd over the past academic year, illustrates the power of bringing together attendance, behaviour, ...
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ImpactEd Group @impactedgroup.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Acting on the Engagement Gap, explores how schools are responding and using TEP data locally, to drive engagement and outcomes. Research Director, Dr Lauren Bellaera shares some of the latest findings www.impactedgroup.uk/news-and-blo... #education #engagement
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ImpactEd Group @impactedgroup.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Join our Fundraising Readiness Cohort Charities will be supported through four key stages: 🔹 Launch webinar to run through the audit process and key guidance 🔹 Evidence-based audit 🔹 Bespoke Fundraising Readiness Report 🔹 Benchmarking insights webinar www.impactedgroup.uk/news-and-blo...
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ImpactEd Group @impactedgroup.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Understanding Attendance Targeted research approach to improve pupil attendance Understand the drivers of pupils absence in your setting using nationally benchmarked tool Select the measures most relevant to your setting to create short pupil-facing diagnostic www.impactedgroup.uk/research-cam...
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Inclusion in Practice @inclusioninpractice.org.uk · 06/11/2025
Free webinar "Inclusion as a shared responsibility" Thurs 13th 4pm 🤝 Our expert panel will discuss practical ways schools and trusts can engage with families, LAs and external partners. 👉 Sign up: www2.ambition.org.uk/inclusion-as...
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Inclusion as a shared responsibility – Free Webinar | Inclusion in Practice
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ImpactEd Group @impactedgroup.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
The Curriculum and Assessment Review, led by Becky Francis, was published today. A tour de force of a publication, it is encouraging to see our research on pupil engagement and the work we supported on oracy shaping the recommendations so directly:
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ImpactEd Group @impactedgroup.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Consider this: if you were to conduct the same educational evaluation twice, using identical methodologies and research questions, would the outcome of the evaluation be the same? This question struck me during a recent evening at Wicked (happy #halloween). www.impactedgroup.uk/news-and-blo...
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ImpactEd Group @impactedgroup.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Consider this: if you were to conduct the same educational evaluation twice, using identical methodologies and research questions, would the outcome of the evaluation be the same? This question struck me during a recent evening at Wicked (happy #halloween). www.impactedgroup.uk/news-and-blo...
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ImpactEd Group @impactedgroup.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
How can you make evaluation specific and practical? How do you link recommendations to evidence? How should you present recommendations in reports? Kristy Evers explores in this practical update: www.impactedgroup.uk/news-and-blogs/from-report-to-reality-making-insights-practical #evaluation
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SHINE @shinetrust.org.uk · 24/10/2025
Enjoy a well earned rest & recharge this half term! 🌟 If some R&R sparks an idea how to boost attainment for pupils in the North, we offer up to £25K funding and support through our Let Teachers SHINE award! 👉 letteachersshine.org.uk #Literacy #Numeracy #Science #AttainmentGap #NorthernTeachers
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