Proof of Usefulness Report

ProtectED

Analysis completed on 2/16/2026

+42
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

ProtectED is a valid UK higher education accreditation scheme addressing the critical issue of student safety and wellbeing. However, the submission quality is exceptionally poor, containing false claims about reach ('everyone') and traction ('most people'). Real-world adoption appears limited to a small number of pilot universities (e.g., University of Salford) since 2017. The reference to 'marketcap' likely indicates confusion regarding grant funding or project valuation. While the utility of the standard is high for the niche HE sector, the lack of widespread adoption and the low-quality submission severely impact the score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+70.0
Audience Reach Impact+10.0
Technical Innovation+15.0
Evidence Of Traction+7.5
Market Timing Relevance+60.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+34.125
Usefulness Multiplierx1.18
Final Score+40

Project Details

Project URL
protect-ed.org
Description
ProtectED is the first UK higher education accreditation scheme for student safety, security and wellbeing. The need for ProtectED is rooted in the recognition that universities have a wider role to play in supporting the safety and wellbeing of their students — not only while they are on campus, but throughout their student experience. ProtectED accreditation is designed to assess the extent to which universities provide the services and structures that enable students to avoid problems and focus on their success. The rationale behind ProtectED: https://www.protect-ed.org/single-post/2017/02/05/Universities-must-rethink-how-they-ensure-student-safety-security-and-wellbeing Download the ProtectED Code of Practice here: www.protect-ed.org/resources

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline