Leaders from the Trust attended a celebration of schools championing pupil engagement at the House of Lords

Leaders from the Trust attended a celebration of schools championing pupil engagement that took place at the House of Lords on Monday,  Hosted by the Rt Hon. Baroness Nicky Morgan, former Secretary of State for Education, the event organised by The Engagement Platform (TEP) and ImpactEd Group highlighted how engagement data is driving real change nationally.

Toby Sutherland, headteacher of St Clement Danes School presented on the  work taking place within our Trust to improve engagement. Toby shared that TEP has provided our trust with “the most powerful behaviour insights and evidence-based research tool in the last three years.”

Danes Educational Trust has been a significant contributor on the importance of student engagement acting as a predictive tool for teachers and leaders to tackle attendance, wellbeing and attainment gaps with our CEO, Dr Josephine Valentine acting as a commissioner on the national RCELI (Research Commission on Engagement and Lead Indicators). 

We are extremely pleased that the work and research of RCELI and TEP is gaining national momentum and recognition. Our continued partnership with TEP is a testament to our commitment to listening to and responding to our pupils and staff, ultimately improving outcomes, retention, and pupils’ life choices. This event shows what’s possible when research, leadership, and community come together.