# Academic Foundation Partnerships

Checkpoint’s approach is grounded in research and developed through collaboration with academic and professional partners. Each partnership strengthens the evidence base and ensures that the ideas behind Checkpoint Learning are supported by recognised expertise.

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Brunel University London provides academic validation and peer review, ensuring that Checkpoint’s pedagogical approach remains rigorous and evidence-based. The university’s research has confirmed measurable improvements in engagement, motivation and critical thinking across a range of diverse learning environments.

Nottingham Trent University supports the ethical and responsible use of AI within education, guiding the development of tools that respect both teachers’ and learners’ needs. Together, these partnerships ensure that Checkpoint’s innovations are grounded in research and shaped by experience.

Checkpoint allocates 10 per cent of its annual profits to academic research, ensuring that new findings reach classrooms faster and that continuous improvement remains part of the organisation’s structure.
