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We are proud to share the Department for Education’s evaluation report of Phase 3 of the Early Years Professional Development Programme, which found improvements in practitioners’ skills and confidence, leading to better educational outcomes for young children across England.

Future Forward was a pioneering programme we led in collaboration with West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA), aimed at tackling the complex and persistent challenge of young people not in education, employment, or training (NEET) across the West Yorkshire region. By integrating local knowledge, continuous feedback, and tailored support, Future Forward sought not only to improve the life chances of individual people but also to generate system-wide learning.

We are delighted to be able to share key insights at the forthcoming GESS Riyadh, where Dr Richard Churches, our Director of Research, will be joining a panel of experts debating this important topic. Against the backdrop of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, with its major potential for creating inclusive, future-ready transitions, GESS Riyadh offers an excellent opportunity to dig deeper into this crucial debate.

Ofsted has awarded EDT with an Outstanding rating for our delivery of the Early Career Framework (ECF) through the Department for Education-funded Early Career Professional Development Programme. We are incredibly proud of this achievement, which is testament to the hard work, dedication and expertise of our UK team.

Our final evaluation report of the third phase of the Early Years Professional Development Programme (EYPDP) has now been published. Funded by the Department for Education, the EYPDP supported early years practitioners in developing their skills and improving children’s outcomes.

This report by Dr Richard Churches, EDT’s Director of Research, sets out a powerful case for basing the design of education reform policy on evidence, and a systemic view of the action needed to transform learning outcomes across large networks of schools.

From Sunday 13th to Monday 14th April, our Managing Director International, Fadi Khalek, joined the global conversation on education and skills to move ‘#BeyondReadiness’ at Human Capability Initiative (HCI) in Saudi Arabia. Fadi connected with leaders to share EDT’s vast knowledge, experience and track record in future readiness, and how we are expanding our operations in Saudi Arabia. Reflecting on the various talks and conversations across the two days, Fadi shares some insights and food for thought.

A global dialogue in education matters. The ability to learn from international experiences, adapt evidence-based policies, and co-develop solutions across borders is crucial in navigating the increasingly complex landscape of education reform. EDT convened its third Global Dialogue event in January 2025, bringing together policymakers, educators and partners to explore key educational challenges, discuss learnings and best practices, and identify scalable, contextually relevant strategies for reform.