About Us

We believe that evidence is an essential ingredient of the knowledge base
of teaching. Knowing what worked, for whom, in other schools and for
other teachers can inform our decisions about how to improve teaching
and learning in our own context.
Professor Steve Higgins
Co-Founder WhatWorked Education

Our Team

At WhatWorked Education, our team is passionate about driving meaningful change in
education. With a wealth of experience in research, data analysis, and classroom innovation, we work 
collaboratively to empower schools, funders, and EdTech companies with evidence that makes an impact.

Dr Wayne Harrison

CEO/Co-Founder
Wayne taught as a science teacher before completing an MA and PhD at Durham University. He has previously developed two Ed-tech platforms focused on online peer tutoring for disadvantaged learners.

Professor Steve Higgins

Co-Founder
Steve, lead author of the EEF Teaching and Learning Toolkit, is a Professor of Education and a prolific writer of educational books and research. Formerly, he was a primary school teacher.



Dr Emma Dobson

Chief Operating Officer
Emma specialises in evidence synthesis; creating and combing logic models, literature reviews and evaluations, and dissemination via workshops for global organisations, governments & educators.

Kees Mastenbroek

Director
Co-founder of Topicus Education, the leading provider of student information systems in the Netherlands. 20 years of experience in EdTech with several ventures.



Germaine Uwimpuhwe

Statistician
Germaine Uwimpuhwe, a statistician and PhD candidate, specialises in advanced methods like Bayesian analysis, combining research insights with policy and practice to inform education and health.

Angela Harrison

Teacher-Centred Content Advisor
Angela, an experienced educator with over 20 years in primary/secondary teaching, ensures content is relevant, practical, and valuable for teachers, aligning it with educational needs and standards.
Building the Future of Education

Our Partners

Our collaborative partnerships are at the heart of what we do. We’ve worked with a diverse range of organisations to deliver evidence-based solutions tailored to their unique needs. 

By working together, we’re building a future where education is powered by proven,
effective interventions. Let’s explore how we can partner to make a difference.

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