Who we are
A not-for-profit company limited by guarantee, created to connect education data professionals, promote best practice, and provide professional development across England.
About EduDATA
Championing education data professionals across England.
EduDATA is the Education Data Analytics & Technology Association—a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee. We connect education data professionals, promote best practice, and provide professional development that keeps the sector moving forward.
- 🌐 National network built on collaboration, innovation, and continuous professional learning.
- 🎯 Grounded in real classroom, trust, and local-authority experience—designed for every setting.
- 🛠️ Practical tools and mentoring that turn complex data challenges into confident decisions.
Our foundation
Who we are, why we exist, and where we are heading.
Mission
To build a premier national network that supports and advances the skills, knowledge, and professional standards of education data professionals through collaboration, innovation, and continuous development.
Vision
To be the leading catalyst for change, driving excellence, advocacy, and thought leadership in education data analytics and technology across England.
What we offer
Membership designed for growth, collaboration, and impact.
Joining EduDATA means becoming part of a community dedicated to your professional growth and the advancement of education data analytics.
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Networking
Connect with peers and industry leaders through virtual and in-person events.
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Professional development
Access free CPD sessions, workshops, webinars, and accredited training opportunities.
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Mentoring programme
Share your knowledge or learn from someone who has already solved similar challenges.
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Exclusive resources
Tap into our community-led library of guides, case studies, research papers, and tools.
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Thought leadership & advocacy
Stay ahead of trends and help shape the future of education data.
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Recognition
Celebrate personal achievements and spotlight the work of your peers.
Ready to get started?
Unlock the full EduDATA experience today.
Basic membership is free. Jump in today and start building the connections, skills, and insight that matter.
Membership experience
Membership information & sign-up
Easy onboarding, tailored experiences.
- • We collect essential personal details, organisation type, reference numbers, and verification for schools, trusts, and partners.
- • Professional experience, role context, motivations, and areas of interest inform the support you receive.
- • Free general membership today, with tiered and accredited options on the horizon for deeper recognition.
Resource library
Knowledge you can immediately apply.
- • Best practice guides, case studies, success stories, and practical toolkits.
- • Webinars and recordings so you never miss a session.
- • Data resources including the Data Maturity Framework, Self-Assessment Tool, and example data strategy documentation.
Events & professional development
Learning opportunities all year round.
- • Regular workshops and webinars on topics from governance to advanced analytics.
- • A CPD calendar that maps development pathways across the year.
- • Networking events that blend virtual and in-person formats.
Community engagement & forums
Built for collaboration and support.
- • Discussion boards where members share insights and troubleshoot challenges.
- • Special interest groups on data management, educational technology, and more.
- • Mentoring and peer support that pairs experience with curiosity.
Partners & sponsorship
Collaboration amplifies our impact.
We are proud to partner with organisations across the education and technology landscape. Together we co-design tools, advance shared priorities, and open new pathways for the EduDATA community.
Our core objectives
Drawn directly from our founding principles.
- ✓ Establish a premier national network where education data professionals connect and grow together.
- ✓ Foster collaboration and innovation to solve shared challenges in the education sector.
- ✓ Provide workshops, webinars, conferences, and CPD sessions for continuous professional development.
- ✓ Share best practices through comprehensive case studies, guidelines, and success stories.
- ✓ Publish thought leadership that highlights emerging trends and challenges.
- ✓ Address regional and national challenges with data-informed solutions alongside key stakeholders.
- ✓ Create accreditation pathways that recognise excellence and uphold ethical standards.
- ✓ Organise networking opportunities that encourage mentorship, peer learning, and strong connections.
- ✓ Recognise outstanding contributions and innovative achievements within the community.
- ✓ Provide sector tools such as data maturity frameworks, self-assessment resources, and data strategy templates.
- ✓ Advocate for education data professionals in policy discussions and decision-making forums.
FAQ
Still have questions?
- Who are we?
- EduDATA is the Education Data Analytics & Technology Association, a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee. We connect education data professionals, promote best practice, and provide professional development across England.
- Who can join?
- Anyone involved with education data is welcome—colleagues in maintained schools, academies, MAT central teams, local authorities, and the commercial sector. We aim to have something useful for every member.
- Why join?
- EduDATA was created to meet the growing need for a dedicated network and resource hub for education data professionals. Inspired by initiatives such as datapathways.info, we champion collaboration, innovation, and professionalisation. Basic membership is free.
Ready to collaborate?
Become a member today.
Share a breakthrough, mentor a peer, or pilot a new resource—there is room for every professional who believes in evidence for good.
Stay connected
Stay informed and get in touch.
Contact us at info@edudata.org.uk or connect on LinkedIn.
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