About Us
Our Background - From BrainCanDo to Neuroscience for Education
At Neuroscience for Education, our story is one of growth, innovation, and a relentless commitment to enhancing education through the power of neuroscience. Our journey began as BrainCanDo, a pioneering initiative founded by Julia Harrington during her tenure as Headteacher at Queen Anne's School.
BrainCanDo emerged from a passion for understanding the untapped potential of neuroscience in the realm of education. It was born out of a vision to bridge the gap between cutting-edge neuroscience research and its practical application in real-world classrooms. Under the BrainCanDo brand, we embarked on a mission to revolutionise education, empowering educators and students alike.
Throughout the years, BrainCanDo achieved remarkable success and recognition. Through groundbreaking research and partnerships with leading universities, we earned a reputation as innovators in integrating neuroscience insights into educational practices. Our work caught the attention of prestigious publications, and our initiatives were celebrated for their impact on teaching and learning.
As we continued our journey, we realised the immense potential to reach a broader audience of educators and institutions, both nationally and internationally. To further our commitment to inclusivity and accessibility, we decided to evolve and rebrand as Neuroscience for Education.
Neuroscience for Education embodies the essence of our vision—empowering educators with the latest neuroscience knowledge and practical strategies. Our new brand enables us to extend our reach and collaborate with educators far beyond our initial community. Together, we aim to create a network of knowledge-sharing and innovation in educational neuroscience.
Though our name may have changed, our mission remains steadfast. Neuroscience for Education continues to explore the frontiers of educational neuroscience, seeking new ways to optimize learning environments and boost student engagement. We are excited to build upon BrainCanDo's legacy, offering an expanded range of programs, courses, and resources for educators at all levels.
Our gratitude goes to all the partners, supporters, and educators who have been part of our transformative journey.
Why choose Neuroscience for Education?
- We are an independent and agile team, respected and well connected in our field.
- We have first rate, well established relationships with universities who lead in psychology and neuroscience including: Goldsmiths, University of London; the University of Reading and the University of Bristol.
- Our team includes leading expert researchers, neuroscientists, senior education professionals and published authors.
- We respect the teaching profession. Teachers know how to teach and they have an unparalleled knowledge of their own schools. They inherently want positive learning outcomes for their students and we will work closely with them to achieve this desired outcome.
What we do
Research
We partner with leading universities in the fields of neuroscience and psychology including the University of London & University of Reading.
Resources
Our high quality, in depth materials provide practical, engaging tools and proven best practise for educators, patents and students.
Consultancy
We offer a range of bespoke services encompassing research, training and resources to support you in meeting any challenges.
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Our work has been recognised by the TES Independent schools awards.
Independent-state school partnership award
Neuroscience for Teachers is a Charitable Company
Charity No.1199344