About Us
Accelerating Change, Empowering Decisions
Our Mission: Our mission is to accelerate evidence-based improvements in education through micro-RCTs and cumulative meta-analysis.
Our Vision: We envision a world where education systems can make impactful decisions using faster, cost-effective, and context-specific evidence.
Our Vision: We envision a world where education systems can make impactful decisions using faster, cost-effective, and context-specific evidence.
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Professor Steve Higgins
Co-founder
"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".
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
Senior Researcher
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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