About us

Meet the team

The specialists behind Engagedu’s support for schools, from computing and EdTech to digital safeguarding and the Equilibrium Project.

Director

Darren Clift

Education Consultant

John Hartley

Lee Ashton

Director/Senior EdTech Education Consultant

Lee Ashton

Technology should empower teachers, not overwhelm them! With over a decade of hands-on experience in primary education and educational tech, I help schools unlock the full potential of digital learning.

Having spent over 20 years in education, as a Primary School Teacher, Key Stage Leader, and E-Learning Lead, I know first-hand the opportunities and challenges educators face every day. I’ve trained teachers nationally and internationally, led nationwide tech rollouts and supported countless schools across the West Midlands in bringing technology into every corner of the curriculum.

Looking for expert consultancy, engaging staff training, or practical classroom support? Get in touch today!

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Equilibrium Consultant

Mark Lloyd

Mark writes on the safeguarding issues schools face today, from sextortion and the manosphere to the changes in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026.

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Sam Clift

Director

Sam Clift

Vetted, experienced and school-ready

Every member of our team has an enhanced DBS check with a check of the children’s barred list, and has been through full safer recruitment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Our approach to safeguarding

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Tell us what your school needs and we’ll put you in touch with the right specialist.

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