About our Advisory Group

TIMSS 2027 is supported by an Advisory Group. Made up of representatives from sector bodies, science and maths associations, and academia, this group provides oversight, advice and challenge at key stages of the study.

For example, the group has discussed approaches to supporting school participation and highlighted areas for further analysis to make the most of England’s participation. The group is invaluable to the delivery of TIMSS 2027 in England.

Advisory Group members

	David Allen Associate Professor, University of Hertfordshire, Chair of Association for Science Education (ASE) and director and co-founder of Let’s Do Drama.	Find out more about Dave Allen.
	Mark Boylan Professor of Education and Co-Head of Research and Innovation, Sheffield Institute of Education.	Find out more about Mark Boylan.
	Jane Brown Head of Primary Maths, White Rose Maths	Find out more about Jane Brown.
	Sarah Hannafin Head of Policy (Practice and Research), NAHT	Find out more about Sarah Hannafin.
	Louise Herbert Secondary Science Lead, STEM Learning	Find out more about Louise Herbert.
	Professor Leigh Hoath Professor of Science Education, Leeds Trinity University	Find out more about Professor Leigh Hoath.
	Tom Middlehurst Director of policy, ASCL	Find out more about Tom Middlehurst.
	Dr. Jen Shearman Chief Learning Officer, MEI	Find out more about Dr. Jen Shearman.