January 2, 2026
Dismantling Knife Crime: Addressing Systemic Failures from the Ground Up
Knife crime cannot be treated in isolation, it is deeply rooted in systemic failure. Joel explores how exclusion from school, chronic…
December 1, 2025
Every Exclusion is a Failure: Why We Must Rethink the School-to-Prison Pipeline
Joel Dunn reflects on his research into the school-to-prison pipeline. He highlights the human and economic cost of exclusion, the failures…
November 1, 2025
Race Equity in Education: From Research to Action
Reflecting on the Race Equity in Education Group research. Joel shares how the process exposed distrust in schools’ anti-racist…
October 1, 2025
From Intention to Impact: Building Hope Through Cultural Humility
Reflecting on the research behind From Intention to Impact: A Cultural Humility Approach to Safeguarding Black Girls in Education. Joel…
September 1, 2025
From Intention to Impact: Why Cultural Humility is Needed Now More Than Ever
Exploring why cultural humility is essential in education today. Moving beyond good intentions, Jade reflects on how humility can shift…
August 1, 2025
Why Upstream Matters: The Heart of Paradigm Project’s Approach
Why does Paradigm Project place “Upstream” at the heart of its work? Our founder Joel reflects on the meaning of the Upstream concept, why…
July 1, 2025
A Parents’ Perspective on the Transition from Primary to Secondary School: A Coach’s Insight
A parent’s perspective on the transition from primary to secondary school. Drawing on her personal journey as a parent and her professional…
June 1, 2025
Primary to secondary transitions – A school leaders perspective
Johnoi shares examples of good practice through his school’s comprehensive and holistic approach to managing this pivotal stage. With…








