evidence based
Engage with evidence to generate the best possible outcome for schools
collaborate & share
Collaborate and share what really works in our schools and surrounding network
school improvement
Support implementation planning for sustainable impact in our schools
About us
The network is a group of senior and middle leaders working in schools across East Cambs and Fenland, seeking to shine a light on using evidence–informed approaches, to ensure the best possible outcomes for all our students, particularly those who are disadvantaged.
We understand the many benefits and challenges of working in rural schools and are keen to support each other in ensuring excellence for all our pupils. We know that evidence is crucial to inform leadership decision-making and that clear, focused implementation planning leads to sustainable change for school improvement.
It’s not just what we do in our schools that matters, but the way we do it.
Our network of Evidence Advocates can help support leaders and work alongside colleagues to engage with evidence to support their school development planning.
We worked in partnership with the Department for Education (DfE) and Meridian Trust for the Fenland and East Cambs Priority Area, providing Implementation Planning training and coaching to support schools in developing evidence-informed practice.
We are now working with Norfolk Research School on a 2-year EEF Partnership Project called Great Talking . In 2024, we worked alongside the LA, local schools and MATs to identify priorities, co-develop solutions and engage with the evidence base to meet specific challenges in our rural area. Great Talking focuses on early language acquisition and involves working with schools across Fenland, East Cambridgeshire and the Huntingdon/St Neots area. The partnership draws on the best available evidence and local expertise to implement and embed approaches aimed at improving outcomes for all children (especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds).
Our popular ‘Evidence Bites’ series of after-school networking/CPD events continues to bring high-quality educational speakers to teaching colleagues in our rural area. These informal yet professionally energising sessions promote evidence-informed practice and encourage collaboration across schools and settings.
Meet the Evidence Network Team
Meet our team working to support East Cambs & Fenland schools:
Adam Rivett
Evidence Network Director, Headteacher,
Littleport Community Primary
Kate Bonney
Evidence Network Director, Headteacher,
Robert Arkenstall Primary
Becky Layfield
Evidence Network Coordinator, Curriculum Lead,
Robert Arkenstall Primary
Suzie Dew
Evidence Network Administrator, Robert Arkenstall Primary
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