The Education Collective

Insight rooted in real educational experience
We combine research excellence with the lived experience of education professionals, from classroom teachers to senior leaders, governors, and policymakers. This unique mix ensures our insights are credible, relevant, and actionable across the entire education sector.
At the heart of The Education Collective is our panel of educators: classroom teachers, heads of year, heads of department, senior leaders, governors, and policy experts. Their voices, combined with our expertise in qualitative and quantitative research, provide organisations with authentic perspectives that truly reflect the realities of education.
Who We Are
The Education Collective is a specialist market research agency exclusively focused on the education sector. What makes us unique? Our team includes former teachers with over 20+ years of classroom experience, both in the UK and internationally.
This distinctive blend of professional research expertise, across both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, combined with first-hand teaching experience means we truly understand education from the inside out.
Our Education Panel
At the heart of The Education Collective is our diverse panel of education professionals.
A Broad Global Network
Teachers, senior leaders, department heads, governors, academy leaders, and policy experts, across all phases, subjects, and regions, in the UK and internationally.
Authentic Classroom Voices
First-hand insights from classrooms, leadership teams, and governance boards — real voices that reflect the full spectrum of education.
Rapid, Reliable Access
Quick, dependable access to the people who shape and deliver education every day.
Whether you’re testing a new product, shaping policy, or evaluating impact, our panel ensures your decisions are grounded in the realities of education, from classroom delivery to system-wide strategy.
Why Our Approach Matters
Credibility
We speak the authentic language of teachers and students. Our background gives us the ability to ask the right questions and interpret responses within their proper educational context.
Connection
Teachers trust us because we've been in their shoes. This trust enables deeper, more honest insights that wouldn't be accessible to researchers without classroom experience.
Clarity
We translate complex findings into evidence-based, decision-ready recommendations that can be implemented in educational settings.
Our mission: To bring clarity and confidence to organisations making decisions about education.
Our Comprehensive Services
Full-Service Research, Designed for Education
Qualitative Research
Expert-led focus groups, in-depth interviews, ethnographic studies, and immersive classroom observations that capture the nuances of educational environments.
Quantitative Research
Comprehensive surveys, longitudinal tracking studies, and sophisticated statistical analysis that deliver robust, actionable data.
Exclusive Teacher Panel Access
Our dedicated teacher panel provides quick, reliable access to insights from educators across all phases, subjects, and geographical regions.
This valuable resource allows you to gather timely feedback on educational products, policies, or initiatives from those who will actually implement them in real classrooms.
Why Choose The Education Collective?
Experience That Matters
Our researchers are former teachers with over two decades in classrooms worldwide, bringing unparalleled understanding to every project.
Dedicated Education Panel
Access authentic educator voices and experiences at your fingertips, providing timely insights for decision-making.
Education Sector Focus
Education is our sole focus, ensuring depth of understanding and relevance that generalist agencies cannot match.
End-to-End Support
From research design to final debriefs, we're with you throughout the entire process, ensuring seamless delivery.
Let's Talk Education
Whether you're exploring a new educational product, shaping policy, or evaluating impact, or simply want access to our teacher panel, The Education Collective can help you make decisions grounded in classroom realities.

Contact Information
📧 info@theeducationcollective.global
📍 UK-based, working internationally
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The Education Collective is a trading name of The Smithfield Collective.
The Smithfield Collective Ltd is registered in England and Wales (Company No. 11338032).