Meet the mentor – Anna
The path to Evolve… After graduating university with a degree in sport, exercise and health sciences, Anna saw the role of health mentor as a great way to gain experience working with young people in an educational setting. With a large sporting and coaching background, Anna saw this as a challenging new way to expand […]
Invisible Victories: Redefining Success in Schools
Introduction In September 2024 Ofsted announced that it would retire single‑word judgements from September 2025, and replace them with report cards using a five‑point grading scale. The change has been welcomed as a landmark shift: no longer will a school be summarily labelled “Outstanding” or “Inadequate.” The move reflects a recognition that educational quality is multi‑dimensional […]
From Compliance to Competitive Advantage: How Corporates Can Lead on Social Value in the New Procurement Era
The UK is undergoing a fundamental shift in how value is defined in the public and private sectors. With the introduction of the Procurement Act 2023, the days of awarding public contracts based primarily on cost are fading.
The storm gathering around SEND
Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) have long been a lifeline for children with special educational needs and disabilities. More than just paperwork, these plans are legally binding commitments that ensure tailored support for those who need it most. But in recent weeks, that lifeline has come under threat.
My Biggest Achievement So Far
Since joining Evolve in April 2024, Harry Mason has built something far more powerful than routines or timetables – he’s built trust. In a Barking and Dagenham secondary school, Harry’s greatest achievement hasn’t been a single breakthrough moment, but the quiet, consistent work of showing up for students week after week – even when progress felt slow.
How important is the ‘most important meal of the day’?
Whether it’s cereal, toast, or a full fry-up, breakfast marks the start of the day for many. But some of us prefer to skip breakfast entirely, often without consideration of the consequences. Read on to understand the history, the science and the politics behind breakfast.
Win a Full Year of Pupil Insight – Live at ARC 2025
We’re giving away a free 12-month licence for the Evolve Development Tracker (EDT) – worth £2,400 – to one school at the “ARC London, South & East Regional Conference” on 4th July. All you have to do is visit our stand. We’ll draw the winner live on the day. But this is about more than […]
The Ethics of Not Knowing: Why Educational Blind Spots Matter
In every classroom, there are stories we never hear.
Some are hidden behind a raised hand and a brave smile. Others lie buried beneath disrupted sleep, skipped meals, or the quiet ache of ‘not fitting in’.
The modern education system, despite its commitment to equity and excellence, remains largely calibrated to detect only the most visible forms of need:
LEAP – The Thinking, Structure, and Evidence Behind the Model
1. Introduction: Reimagining Support for Vulnerable Learners In every classroom, there are children who carry more than just their school bags. They carry invisible weights – of trauma, unmet needs, missed milestones, and misunderstood behaviours. Often, these are the pupils with untapped potential: They are not low ability – they are low access. These are […]
Turning ‘Long-Term’ Into Now: Vad’s Early Impact
What if the future a young person dreams of isn’t far away – they just need someone to walk with them toward it?
In his early days as a Health Mentor, Vad helped turn one pupil’s “long-term” goal into a real, immediate opportunity. This isn’t just a story about career pathways – it’s about belief, timing, and the quiet power of mentoring done right.
