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Emotional Security Tools to Reduce School Dropout and Improve Student Achievement

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Imagine a child who feels unsafe or unwelcome at school; they usually stop learning and eventually quit. This work identifies the exact emotional triggers that make students feel insecure from preschool through adulthood. By creating a 'safety net' of better relationships, it helps the most vulnerable kids stay in class and succeed.

By the numbers
171
schools engaged
18,000
students involved
2,400
teachers involved
51
international experts in Delphi study
6
European countries
The business problem

What needed solving

High rates of school dropout and underachievement caused by emotional insecurity and social exclusion. This leads to long-term economic loss and systemic educational failure for vulnerable groups.

The solution

What was built

Diagnostic tools for intervention, evidence-based policy recommendations, and a validated theoretical model for Safe Education.

Audience

Who needs this

EdTech companiesTeacher training organizationsGovernment education ministriesSchool management consultantsNGOs focusing on social inclusion
Business applications

Who can put this to work

EdTech
SME
Target: Educational software developer

If you are a software developer dealing with low user engagement in learning apps — this project developed diagnostic tools that identify emotional insecurity. You can integrate these metrics to personalize learning paths for 18,000 students at risk of dropout.

Professional Training
mid-size
Target: Teacher certification provider

If you are a training provider dealing with outdated teaching methods — this project developed a model for 'Safe Teaching' validated by 51 international experts. You can use these guidelines to create certified courses for 2,400 teachers to improve classroom retention.

Public Administration
enterprise
Target: Municipal education department

If you are a city official dealing with high rates of social exclusion among Roma or migrant children — this project developed evidence-based policy recommendations. These tools help you design school environments that break the cycle of poverty across 6 European countries.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or price of implementing these tools?

Based on available project data, no specific pricing or implementation costs are provided.

Can this be scaled to an industrial or national level?

Yes, the project involves 171 schools and 18,000 students across 6 countries, indicating the tools are designed for wide-scale replication.

What are the IP or licensing terms for the diagnostic tools?

Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not mentioned, though the project aims to translate findings into policy and practice.

How does this integrate with existing school policies?

The project works across four levels: individual, relational, community, and political, providing guidelines that fit into existing educational stages from ECEC to Second Chance schools.

What is the timeline for the rollout of these results?

The project period runs from 2022-10-01 to 2026-09-30.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is diverse, consisting of 14 partners across 9 countries. While dominated by universities and research entities, there is a significant industrial presence with 3 industry partners (21% ratio), including 2 SMEs. This mix suggests a strong balance between academic rigor and practical, market-oriented application.

How to reach the team

Contact Universidad Pontificia Comillas in Spain

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to license the diagnostic tools for educational inclusion.