The Data You Need Before September: Why July Insight Could Reshape Year 7
Every September, secondary schools open their doors to a new Year 7 cohort. And every year, a pattern quietly repeats itself. Some pupils thrive from day one. But others… drift. Not because schools aren’t doing enough. But because schools don’t always know what to do – or who needs it most – until the cracks […]
The Year 7 Dip: Why We Must Stop Accepting It as Inevitable
“He’s not lazy. He’s overwhelmed. It’s his third week in Year 7.” We shrug. “Year 7 is always a bit wobbly.” But what if that wobble isn’t just a phase? What if it’s the first sign of a deeper slide? The Dip Every year, just after the transition from primary to secondary school, we see […]
A Smooth Transition Can Save More Than Just Money
Every September, thousands of Year 7 pupils take one of the biggest steps of their young lives – the leap from primary to secondary school. For many, it’s exciting. A fresh start. A world of new friendships, teachers, and opportunities. But for others, it’s the moment where things begin to unravel. Not because schools don’t […]
Every Child Deserves to Feel Like They Belong.
The journey into secondary school is filled with hope — but also uncertainty. Too often, we plan around pupils without truly hearing them. That’s why we’ve created the ‘Voice of New Pupils’ survey pack — a simple, powerful resource to help you listen deeply at every stage of transition: When we listen, we learn.When we learn, we lead […]
Listening to Pupil Voice is the Key to a Successful Transition
At Evolve, we believe that the strongest transition strategies start with listening. That’s why we’ve created a free ‘Voice of New Pupils’ survey pack, designed to help schools gather honest, insightful feedback from students before, during, and after the transition process.
A Day in the Life of a Health Mentor – Helena Kennedy
Being a health mentor is more than just a job. It’s a calling to make a real difference in children and young people’s lives.
Why do teenagers struggle to wake up before school?
Teenagers have a bad reputation regarding sleep and bedtimes. But how much of this is their fault?
What can UK state schools learn from British international schools?
I recently had the pleasure of attending Nord Anglia Education’s annual conference for their schools in the SEAMEI region – South East Asia, Middle East and India. What I learned was a big surprise.
Future research directions: What’s next?
The 2024-25 academic year marked the launch of a new research collaboration between Evolve and UCL PhD student, Bella. Find out more about the partnership and plans.
A Day in the Life of a Health Mentor – Hollie Padfield
Experience a day full of exciting interactions, challenging tasks, collaborative activities and reflection through the lenses of our health mentors in the series called “A day in the life of a Health Mentor”
