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We are often asked for our perspective on childhood education, health and development matters. You can read some of these thoughts and perspectives below.

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.

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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:

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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.

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Meet the mentor – Tushar

What happens when a mentor becomes the missing link between learning and wellbeing? Meet Tushar, a passionate educator using empathy, data, and daily presence to transform the school experience for his mentees. In a system stretched thin, Health Mentors like Tushar are quietly reshaping how we support young people. This is what it looks like when care meets impact.

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Schools in Crisis: Possibly.

Like all public services, education budgets are severely stretched and schools are struggling to cope with increasing challenges of school readiness, special educational needs, pupil behaviour, mental wellbeing and teacher recruitment.

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