Learning to change the world
From early years to employment, we help people and communities build better futures through learning.
Supporting better outcomes at every stage of life
We apply our expertise across three focus areas that represent the lifelong journey of learning. Within these, we have seven core propositions which define the challenges we address, the impact we seek, and the value we bring to our partners.
We’ve been honing our expertise for over 60 years – combining practical delivery, technical assistance, and global evidence.
What we do
Early childhood education
Building stronger foundations for learning, development, and future success.
Policy into
practice
We support ministries to turn education reform priorities into practical decisions.
Education workforce development
Developing the teachers and leaders who shape learning, strengthen schools, and improve outcomes.
School improvement and accountability
Strengthening school quality through improvement, inspection and evaluation.
Youth career readiness
Helping young people build the skills, confidence and experiences they need for life beyond education.
Education in emergencies
Supporting governments to respond to crisis while strengthening systems for recovery and reform.
AI in education
Harnessing AI responsibly to expand opportunity, improve learning, and strengthen systems.
SPOTLIGHT ON
Getting to work, together
Employment opportunities in the UK exist, but many young people are still unable to access them. Our new research from the North East explores why people become disconnected, and what needs to change.
A trusted partner focused on impact
What sets us apart is our ability to combine evidence and insight, partnership, and delivery expertise. This allows us to connect policy, practice, and outcomes – so that education and employability reforms are not only designed well, but delivered successfully.
Evidence and insight
Grounded in global research and decades of experience in education reform.
Partnership
Working alongside governments, ministries, foundations, and trusts to co-create tailored solutions.
Delivery expertise
Bringing practical experience from implementing reform at scale.
How we’re improving life chances
9 million learners
reached through policy reform in 2025
72,000+ educators
received high-quality development
70,000+
adults
supported into work and learning in 2025
What are you looking to achieve?
I want every child to start school ready to thrive.
I want to create effective education reform at scale.
I want to strengthen teaching, leadership and educator development.
I want to improve school quality and learner outcomes.
I want young people to succeed beyond education.
I want more adults to access meaningful employment.
I want learning to continue during crisis and displacement.
Let's work together
We work strategically with partners around the world to design and implement solutions to the most pressing education challenges. Contact us today to discuss a new partnership opportunity – we're stronger together when we partner with purpose.