Why and how you could define high-quality learning to guide your school’s pedagogical approach
By Leo Thompson, MA, MEd, CIS School Support and Evaluation Officer I will begin this blog post with a bold…
Welcome to Edsplorer
Our mission is to inclusively empower every child’s learning skills and well-being so that they can achieve their true potential and thrive.
Our team of specialists partner with schools internationally:
Founded by Leo Thompson, we explore education, sharing innovation, research and actionable insights to help schools resolve issues in their unique contexts.
Leo was very effective in getting the right information from my narrative in order to guide us in the right direction. Caroline Fogiel, Founding Principal, Uzbekistan
Leo has been an invaluable advisor and mentor, playing a constant and pivotal role throughout our accreditation process.’ Ana Crovetto, Mouratoglou Academy.
Welcome to Edsplorer
We partner with schools internationally to help them accelerate student learning and cultivate well-being through actionable insights.
Leo was very effective in getting the right information from my narrative in order to guide us in the right direction. Caroline Fogiel, Founding Principal, Uzbekistan
Leo has been an invaluable advisor and mentor, playing a constant and pivotal role throughout our accreditation process.’ Ana Crovetto, Mouratoglou Academy.
Offering expert guidance, coaching and support to help schools achieve their vibrant visions strategically
Tailored workshops and professional development sessions designed to empower educators, administrators and students
Helping third-party service providers integrate with international education through guidance, research and networking
EDSPLORER loves converting trustworthy research into an everyday practice that has real-world impact on the lives of children. We support ‘time-poor’ leaders and educators by helping them access the most reliable learning-sciences research (neuroscience, cognitive and behavioural psychology) to guide learning
At Edsplorer, we adapt. We understand the unique contexts and challenges of schools because of our substantial experience with international accreditation, inspection and school development. This ensures that we always stay empathetic, inclusive and relevant ‘guides by the side’.
Trusted education advisers and trainers offering a range of professional services to help schools and their students to thrive across diverse cultures
Designing efficient, powerful transformative processes and problem solving, using examples and case studies to maximise value
Future proofed research and accreditation standards-aligned, anchored on school values, and consultative for community buy-in
Vision and mission aligned, manageable and measurable to ensure tangible benefits for student learning and well-being
The latest research from influential bodies compiled and contextualised to inform educational direction and strategy
A blended powerful, scientifically informed professional development experience tailored to each school's context.
Includes a teacher companion packed with practical resources. Can de shared in modules and in twilight online PD sessions.
A workshop aligned with inclusive, humanitarian values that explores key concepts, challenges and opportunities in depth. Packed with actionable insights and practical resources. Aligns with SDGSs, 'Glocal' citizenship, and interculturalism.
An interactive workshop that helps all students to identify as learners, realise their incredible potential, understand how they learn, and develop an ideal mindset for learning
A blended theory-to-practice interactive experience that helps students to understand key leadership concepts and challenges, leadership styles, identify as socially responsible leaders, and to experiment with skills and strategies with real world outcomes
Helping innovative and ethical third-party service providers support international schools through guidance, research and networking (e.g. Ed-techs, architects, recruitment and curriculum innovations) in a way that helps them meet school needs and grow their market share.
Who we Are
Leo Thompson is the founder of Edsplorer and a trusted voice in international education. He is known for his writing, creative visuals and speaking, and is a Distinguished Fellow at IFIP having spoken at various conferences on inclusion, including at UNESCO and BETT.
Accreditation and Learning-to-Learn: Before establishing Edsplorer, Leo spent five years with a leading accreditation agency, the Council of International Schools, as a School Support and Evaluation Officer. His comparative insight comes from working closely with nearly 80 renowned schools globally in a supportive capacity. He was also Head of Educational Partnerships at iCanStudy, the learning-to-learn specialists, focused on educational future research and innovation. Born in Australia and raised in the UK, he now lives in Vienna, Austria with his family. He has lived outside the UK for over 20 years, as a teacher and a school leader, dividing his time between the Middle East and Austria.
Fellow Edsplorers: Leo is building a unique network of trusted experts in international education who specialise in many different fields of innovation and he is happy to make referrals. All Edsplorers love to explore educational research and innovation, supporting schools in their mission to foster the holistic development and learning of children.
All Edsplorers are very serious about what they do, but fun to work with and you can meet them here (click on ‘Meet more’).
Martin is dedicated to promoting inclusive, ethical practices in schools, ensuring every child feels valued and supported. He collaborates with institutions worldwide to implement policies that prioritise student belonging.
Victoria brings a wealth of experience in pastoral care and safeguarding education. As a presenter and trainer, Victoria has advised safeguarding organisations and trained thousands of stakeholders. She has extensive experience with Trust leadership teams.
Sandra specialises in child development and behaviour analysis, offering insights that empower educators to better understand and support students. Her work is essential for leading and creating inclusive school cultures
Martin is dedicated to promoting inclusive, ethical practices in schools, ensuring every child feels valued and supported. He collaborates with institutions worldwide to implement policies that prioritise student belonging.
Victoria brings a wealth of experience in pastoral care and safeguarding education. As a presenter and trainer, Victoria has advised safeguarding organisations and trained thousands of stakeholders. She has extensive experience with Trust leadership teams.
Sandra specialises in child development and behaviour analysis, offering insights that empower educators to better understand and support students. Her work is essential for leading and creating inclusive school cultures
Kevin is one of the most influential figures in international education transforming it from silos to systems. He is the principal architect behind (The IB PYP, NFI, CGC, NEASC ACE). At 75, the quest feels more important than ever, sharing good company along the way.
Meet Kevin in this special interview
Clarion founder, Kathryn Gorman excels in understanding and addressing the challenges faced by educational institutions. Known for her empathetic, energetic, fun and practical approach, she is a seasoned school leader, based in the UK. She is engaged in a variety of mentoring, training and speaking roles in the sector
Based in Dubai, Zoubiya is committed to helping children thrive in international schools, with two decades of experience empowering leaders and teams in education. Zoubiya combines her inspiring energy and her transformative leadership style to co-create schools that flourish through Highbright Education. Cultivating effective leaders is her passion.
Matt’s applied his groundbreaking UCL PHD research to Citizens which showcases student extracurricular activity, personal development and extended projects against globally recognised benchmarks for skills, character and social impact.
Innovators, Rico Chow and his fellow Edsplorers at SiSi are on a mission to develop the most inclusive, intuitive, integrated SIS/LMS platform available that engages and empowers all its users. No small task! They aim to be easy to work with and responsive to the needs of international school communities.
Based in the UK, Matt Messias is an energetic and dynamic leadership coach with a passion for empowering leaders in both the public and private sectors. A former head teacher and premiership referee, he weaves storytelling into his work making an empathic with students and leaders.
Kai is an inquisitive, inclusive, and inspirational international school leader of BSM (Muscat) and BSS (Salalah) in Oman placing innovation and happiness at their core. He is recognised as one of the top international education influencers by ISC Research and hosts the popular podcast “The Educators Corner’.
Based in Berlin, Angeline is a highly engaging international educator, author, consultant and pedagogical leader of integrity. Angeline leverages these experiences to support school communities in enhancing inclusive mindsets , creating more humanising systems and interculturally sensitive teaching approaches.
Based in Scotland, Andy is a dynamic, empathetic and experienced leadership facilitator and coach, passionate about empowering others to thrive in complex and challenging environments. Andy brings a wealth of expertise from senior public and private sector roles in education.
A real explorer, Mat, is Director and founder of Polaris Outdoor, who specialises in expeditions to remote, desert, high altitude mountain, jungle and arctic environments. He has worked with the Natural History Museum and the Bear Grylls production team. His team have led many amazing student and leader expeditions prioritising safety, personal development and team work.
Based in Brussels, Elizabeth is an internationally renowned occupational therapist with 25 years of experience empowering children, families, and schools worldwide. Using her unique lens as a therapist, mother, and student who struggled, she now drives systemic change in education, healthcare, and family health. She is passionate about advocating for neurodiverse children.
Based in Baku, Francesco is a popular speaker, author and school leader at the European Azerbaijan School. His quest in education is to nurture empowered, compassionate, and globally-minded learners who are prepared to navigate and lead in a complex world. He fosters inclusive environments where every individual is inspired to reach their full potential. He has a popular website.
Thank you Leo and Edsplorer for your very constructive and substantive work during your visit to our club. You shared your exceptional professional experience and sensitivity to the needs of the team. You help us boldly take the next steps, unleash our potential and prepare for future requirements. It was a fantastic time. We are starting our cooperation.
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