Research & learning

We understand the barriers young people face and use evidence to tackle them

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SHARING BEST
PRACTICE

At Mission 44, we believe in the power of collective action, so we’re identifying what works, sharing it with our networks and driving long-term change.

We commission research to inform decisions on grantmaking and campaigns. Then, with the support of our learning partners, we evaluate the impact of our programmes, ensuring we remain accountable to the young people they serve.


OUR Commissioned Research

Teach First research (2023)

Insights on how to attract and retain teachers from underrepresented groups.

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Who Is Losing Learning? (2024)

Presents the case for reducing school exclusions across mainstream education. 

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STEM Best Practice (2024)

Highlights best practice to increase participation in STEM subjects for underrepresented students.

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NFER evidence review (2024)

Barriers and approaches to support the progression of teachers from ethnic minority backgrounds. 

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OUR learning partners

PREVENTING

EXCLUSIONS

Renaisi-TSIP and ImpactEd are learning partners for Mission 44’s Preventing Exclusions Fund, enabling us to understand what solutions work, for whom, and why.

YOUTH
EMPOWERMENT

Our Youth Advisory Board will be working alongside TSIP to design and evaluate the impact of a new youth empowerment programme.

DIVERSITY
IN EDUCATION

We’ve joined forces with social impact agency Hark to provide insights for, and measure the impact of, our Diversity in Education Fund.

OUR ANNUAL REPORT

OUR ANNUAL REPORT

See the impact we made during 2024/25 in our mission to empower young people.

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