ELE Success

Gaurav Dubay, Head of English at King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School, was successful in being appointed as an Evidence Lead in Education (ELE) with the Education Endowment Fund. The application process is a rigorous and gruelling one, and very few candidates are successfully designated as ELEs.

ELEs are experts in using evidence and research to inform classroom practice. They contribute to wider educational training, combining their knowledge, interpersonal skills and coaching skills to help make evidence based practice a reality in schools across the country.

Although the role has a wide focus, ELEs are practicing practitioners and their concern is applying, analysing and evaluating evidence based practice within their setting and the MAT. The role fully supports HGS’s vision in embracing the ‘transformative power of education’ and in inculcating ‘a love of learning and intellectual curiosity’ in all students. Gaurav has already contributed to a wider reading project, oracy for learning, and disciplinary literacy, in his role as an ELE.

If you would like more information about the post and how it could benefit your school, please contact Gaurav on 0121 554 2794 or GDubay@handsworth.bham.sch.uk