Education Policy Institute
@edupolicyinst.bsky.social
The Education Policy Institute (EPI) is an independent, impartial, and evidence-based research institute that promotes high quality education
New EPI analysis, part of a @nuffieldfoundation.org funded project, tracks student progress from school to the workplace. We found that GCSE attainment casts a long shadow, entrenching the earnings gap for disadvantaged pupils from the age of 16.
Read the full analysis: epi.org.uk/publications...
Read the full analysis: epi.org.uk/publications...
November 20, 2025 at 4:04 PM
New EPI analysis, part of a @nuffieldfoundation.org funded project, tracks student progress from school to the workplace. We found that GCSE attainment casts a long shadow, entrenching the earnings gap for disadvantaged pupils from the age of 16.
Read the full analysis: epi.org.uk/publications...
Read the full analysis: epi.org.uk/publications...
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November 18, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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EPI's Chief Executive, @natalieperera.bsky.social, will step down at the end of January after a decade at the helm. We are deeply grateful for her outstanding leadership and wish her the very best in her new role at @aqaeducation.bsky.social
Read the announcement: epi.org.uk/comments/nat...
Read the announcement: epi.org.uk/comments/nat...
November 17, 2025 at 2:04 PM
EPI's Chief Executive, @natalieperera.bsky.social, will step down at the end of January after a decade at the helm. We are deeply grateful for her outstanding leadership and wish her the very best in her new role at @aqaeducation.bsky.social
Read the announcement: epi.org.uk/comments/nat...
Read the announcement: epi.org.uk/comments/nat...
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'Underpinning the review, as with education policy broadly, is a lack of curiosity and ownership regarding SEND, and the children these policies affect. It has fallen short in two key areas', argues @jojohutchinson.bsky.social
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schoolsweek.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 5:15 AM
'Underpinning the review, as with education policy broadly, is a lack of curiosity and ownership regarding SEND, and the children these policies affect. It has fallen short in two key areas', argues @jojohutchinson.bsky.social
schoolsweek.co.uk/the-curricul...
schoolsweek.co.uk/the-curricul...
Coming up on Monday 24th November: don't forget to register for our free webinar with Caitlin Bell (Capita), Luke Sibieta (@theifs.bsky.social), and EPI's Jon Andrews to discuss strained school finances and how policy can better respond to the diverse needs of schools.
How can we best support schools that are facing ever-tightening budgets?
Join EPI and Capita on Monday 24th Nov to discuss the financial challenges schools face, the role of tech, and how policy can better respond to the diverse needs of schools.
More info & register: epi.org.uk/events/how-a...
Join EPI and Capita on Monday 24th Nov to discuss the financial challenges schools face, the role of tech, and how policy can better respond to the diverse needs of schools.
More info & register: epi.org.uk/events/how-a...
November 13, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Coming up on Monday 24th November: don't forget to register for our free webinar with Caitlin Bell (Capita), Luke Sibieta (@theifs.bsky.social), and EPI's Jon Andrews to discuss strained school finances and how policy can better respond to the diverse needs of schools.
Great to see EPI's work on children missing from education recognised at the inaugural @smartthinking.bsky.social awards last night.
"300,000 children are missing entirely from education" was the "killer stat of the year".
Read the report: epi.org.uk/publications...
"300,000 children are missing entirely from education" was the "killer stat of the year".
Read the report: epi.org.uk/publications...
Children Missing from Education - Education Policy Institute
A new report by the Education Policy Institute finds that up to 300,000 children may be missing from education entirely. By comparing GP registrations with school registrations and data on pupils in r...
epi.org.uk
November 13, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Great to see EPI's work on children missing from education recognised at the inaugural @smartthinking.bsky.social awards last night.
"300,000 children are missing entirely from education" was the "killer stat of the year".
Read the report: epi.org.uk/publications...
"300,000 children are missing entirely from education" was the "killer stat of the year".
Read the report: epi.org.uk/publications...
"Our findings point to a maturing system that is delivering strong outcomes for those who access it, but remains uneven in who benefits."
Read EPI Senior Researcher Robbie Cruikshanks's breakdown of our new report on degree apprenticeships: epi.org.uk/publications...
Read EPI Senior Researcher Robbie Cruikshanks's breakdown of our new report on degree apprenticeships: epi.org.uk/publications...
A decade of degree apprenticeships - Education Policy Institute
Ten years on from their launch, degree apprenticeships are delivering impressive outcomes for many young people, but they’re still not living up to their potential as a tool for social mobility. Our ...
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November 12, 2025 at 2:18 PM
"Our findings point to a maturing system that is delivering strong outcomes for those who access it, but remains uneven in who benefits."
Read EPI Senior Researcher Robbie Cruikshanks's breakdown of our new report on degree apprenticeships: epi.org.uk/publications...
Read EPI Senior Researcher Robbie Cruikshanks's breakdown of our new report on degree apprenticeships: epi.org.uk/publications...
EPI's latest report, "Degree Apprenticeships: An alternative to university?", funded by AL Elevation, finds that despite having high achievement rates and leading to competitive salaries, degree apprenticeships are not sufficiently inclusive.
November 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM
EPI's latest report, "Degree Apprenticeships: An alternative to university?", funded by AL Elevation, finds that despite having high achievement rates and leading to competitive salaries, degree apprenticeships are not sufficiently inclusive.
Our Co-Director for Early Years and Wellbeing, @drtammycampbell.bsky.social, spoke to the Education Committee for the first session of its new inquiry into how the Gov't can improve support for children and families during the early years.
Watch back here: committees.parliament.uk/work/9309/ea...
Watch back here: committees.parliament.uk/work/9309/ea...
November 11, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Our Co-Director for Early Years and Wellbeing, @drtammycampbell.bsky.social, spoke to the Education Committee for the first session of its new inquiry into how the Gov't can improve support for children and families during the early years.
Watch back here: committees.parliament.uk/work/9309/ea...
Watch back here: committees.parliament.uk/work/9309/ea...
Want to play a key role in EPI's efforts to ensure quality education for all?
EPI is looking for an Executive & Events Officer to help deliver high-profile events and provide support to our CEO, while keeping our office running smoothly and supporting wider operations.
More info: epi.org.uk/jobs/
EPI is looking for an Executive & Events Officer to help deliver high-profile events and provide support to our CEO, while keeping our office running smoothly and supporting wider operations.
More info: epi.org.uk/jobs/
Jobs
epi.org.uk
November 5, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Want to play a key role in EPI's efforts to ensure quality education for all?
EPI is looking for an Executive & Events Officer to help deliver high-profile events and provide support to our CEO, while keeping our office running smoothly and supporting wider operations.
More info: epi.org.uk/jobs/
EPI is looking for an Executive & Events Officer to help deliver high-profile events and provide support to our CEO, while keeping our office running smoothly and supporting wider operations.
More info: epi.org.uk/jobs/
Today’s Curriculum and Assessment Review highlights mixed opinions on the Phonics Screening Check.
This aligns with EPI research, which found mixed views - as well as no positive evidence that the Check's introduction improved later reading results: epi.org.uk/publications...
This aligns with EPI research, which found mixed views - as well as no positive evidence that the Check's introduction improved later reading results: epi.org.uk/publications...
November 5, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Today’s Curriculum and Assessment Review highlights mixed opinions on the Phonics Screening Check.
This aligns with EPI research, which found mixed views - as well as no positive evidence that the Check's introduction improved later reading results: epi.org.uk/publications...
This aligns with EPI research, which found mixed views - as well as no positive evidence that the Check's introduction improved later reading results: epi.org.uk/publications...
The Government's response to the CAR sets out a "sensible direction of travel".
The focus on oracy & accountability reforms is a positive step. However, the forthcoming white paper must be even more ambitious on SEND to deliver a system that works for all.
Full comment: epi.org.uk/comments/gov...
The focus on oracy & accountability reforms is a positive step. However, the forthcoming white paper must be even more ambitious on SEND to deliver a system that works for all.
Full comment: epi.org.uk/comments/gov...
November 5, 2025 at 9:27 AM
The Government's response to the CAR sets out a "sensible direction of travel".
The focus on oracy & accountability reforms is a positive step. However, the forthcoming white paper must be even more ambitious on SEND to deliver a system that works for all.
Full comment: epi.org.uk/comments/gov...
The focus on oracy & accountability reforms is a positive step. However, the forthcoming white paper must be even more ambitious on SEND to deliver a system that works for all.
Full comment: epi.org.uk/comments/gov...
How can we best support schools that are facing ever-tightening budgets?
Join EPI and Capita on Monday 24th Nov to discuss the financial challenges schools face, the role of tech, and how policy can better respond to the diverse needs of schools.
More info & register: epi.org.uk/events/how-a...
Join EPI and Capita on Monday 24th Nov to discuss the financial challenges schools face, the role of tech, and how policy can better respond to the diverse needs of schools.
More info & register: epi.org.uk/events/how-a...
October 28, 2025 at 3:28 PM
How can we best support schools that are facing ever-tightening budgets?
Join EPI and Capita on Monday 24th Nov to discuss the financial challenges schools face, the role of tech, and how policy can better respond to the diverse needs of schools.
More info & register: epi.org.uk/events/how-a...
Join EPI and Capita on Monday 24th Nov to discuss the financial challenges schools face, the role of tech, and how policy can better respond to the diverse needs of schools.
More info & register: epi.org.uk/events/how-a...
"The true test for the policy will be whether this momentum can be sustained without creating more complexity."
Read EPI's @robbiemaris.bsky.social take on the Post-16 education and skills white paper for @feweek.bsky.social
feweek.co.uk/v-levels-can...
Read EPI's @robbiemaris.bsky.social take on the Post-16 education and skills white paper for @feweek.bsky.social
feweek.co.uk/v-levels-can...
V levels can streamline, but beware a re-badging exercise
The vision for a simpler skills system is welcome, but deep-rooted issues need addressing
feweek.co.uk
October 27, 2025 at 2:15 PM
"The true test for the policy will be whether this momentum can be sustained without creating more complexity."
Read EPI's @robbiemaris.bsky.social take on the Post-16 education and skills white paper for @feweek.bsky.social
feweek.co.uk/v-levels-can...
Read EPI's @robbiemaris.bsky.social take on the Post-16 education and skills white paper for @feweek.bsky.social
feweek.co.uk/v-levels-can...
How does your background shape HE progression and secure job outcomes?
The answer varies significantly across the four UK nations.
Our new blog explores these national gaps, drawing on our @nuffieldfoundation.org funded project with @ox.ac.uk SKOPE.
Read the full blog: epi.org.uk/publications...
The answer varies significantly across the four UK nations.
Our new blog explores these national gaps, drawing on our @nuffieldfoundation.org funded project with @ox.ac.uk SKOPE.
Read the full blog: epi.org.uk/publications...
October 22, 2025 at 9:33 AM
How does your background shape HE progression and secure job outcomes?
The answer varies significantly across the four UK nations.
Our new blog explores these national gaps, drawing on our @nuffieldfoundation.org funded project with @ox.ac.uk SKOPE.
Read the full blog: epi.org.uk/publications...
The answer varies significantly across the four UK nations.
Our new blog explores these national gaps, drawing on our @nuffieldfoundation.org funded project with @ox.ac.uk SKOPE.
Read the full blog: epi.org.uk/publications...
The Government's Post-16 education & skills white paper is a step towards more flexible pathways for young people.
We welcome the potential of these reforms, and continue to call for a 16-19 Student Premium to ensure young people get the support they need.
Full comment: epi.org.uk/comments/com...
We welcome the potential of these reforms, and continue to call for a 16-19 Student Premium to ensure young people get the support they need.
Full comment: epi.org.uk/comments/com...
October 21, 2025 at 10:39 AM
The Government's Post-16 education & skills white paper is a step towards more flexible pathways for young people.
We welcome the potential of these reforms, and continue to call for a 16-19 Student Premium to ensure young people get the support they need.
Full comment: epi.org.uk/comments/com...
We welcome the potential of these reforms, and continue to call for a 16-19 Student Premium to ensure young people get the support they need.
Full comment: epi.org.uk/comments/com...
Free School Meals need review to better serve disadvantaged children.
The final report in our @nuffieldfoundation.org-funded project examining FSM as a measure, argues that relying on FSM as a single proxy doesn't reflect the complexity of children’s experiences.
news.sky.com/story/why-th...
The final report in our @nuffieldfoundation.org-funded project examining FSM as a measure, argues that relying on FSM as a single proxy doesn't reflect the complexity of children’s experiences.
news.sky.com/story/why-th...
Why thousands of England's poorest children are missing out on free school meals
The Education Policy Institute is recommending a new national system of auto-enrolment for free school meals and other measures to ensure more eligible children can benefit, as too many who should get...
news.sky.com
October 17, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Free School Meals need review to better serve disadvantaged children.
The final report in our @nuffieldfoundation.org-funded project examining FSM as a measure, argues that relying on FSM as a single proxy doesn't reflect the complexity of children’s experiences.
news.sky.com/story/why-th...
The final report in our @nuffieldfoundation.org-funded project examining FSM as a measure, argues that relying on FSM as a single proxy doesn't reflect the complexity of children’s experiences.
news.sky.com/story/why-th...
Rounding off today’s panels with @aqaeducation.bsky.social
We're joined by @robeastaway.bsky.social, Sarah Porretta (@youngenterprise.bsky.social), Baroness Spielman, and @schwitzer.bsky.social to discuss what’s needed from the curriculum and assessment system to help every child excel in maths.
We're joined by @robeastaway.bsky.social, Sarah Porretta (@youngenterprise.bsky.social), Baroness Spielman, and @schwitzer.bsky.social to discuss what’s needed from the curriculum and assessment system to help every child excel in maths.
October 6, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Rounding off today’s panels with @aqaeducation.bsky.social
We're joined by @robeastaway.bsky.social, Sarah Porretta (@youngenterprise.bsky.social), Baroness Spielman, and @schwitzer.bsky.social to discuss what’s needed from the curriculum and assessment system to help every child excel in maths.
We're joined by @robeastaway.bsky.social, Sarah Porretta (@youngenterprise.bsky.social), Baroness Spielman, and @schwitzer.bsky.social to discuss what’s needed from the curriculum and assessment system to help every child excel in maths.
Next up with @cambridgeocr.bsky.social at #CPC25: we’re discussing the Curriculum and Assessment Review’s “evolution, not revolution” approach - and what we can learn from previous governments’ wide-ranging education reforms.
October 6, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Next up with @cambridgeocr.bsky.social at #CPC25: we’re discussing the Curriculum and Assessment Review’s “evolution, not revolution” approach - and what we can learn from previous governments’ wide-ranging education reforms.
We’re underway at #CPC25 with @ascl-uk.bsky.social discussing tech and AI in the classroom with Dr Ben Spencer MP.
October 6, 2025 at 11:20 AM
We’re underway at #CPC25 with @ascl-uk.bsky.social discussing tech and AI in the classroom with Dr Ben Spencer MP.
T-minus two hours until we kick off our events programme at #CPC25!
If you’re in Manchester, join leading sector figures, MPs, and Peers as we tackle the big questions shaping education from the role of tech and AI to building on the successes of previous governments.
If you’re in Manchester, join leading sector figures, MPs, and Peers as we tackle the big questions shaping education from the role of tech and AI to building on the successes of previous governments.
We round off EPI’s party conference season on Monday 6 October at Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, with a full day of events on AI and the digital divide, maths education, building on past policy successes, and shaping a national curriculum guided by young people’s voices.
October 6, 2025 at 9:20 AM
T-minus two hours until we kick off our events programme at #CPC25!
If you’re in Manchester, join leading sector figures, MPs, and Peers as we tackle the big questions shaping education from the role of tech and AI to building on the successes of previous governments.
If you’re in Manchester, join leading sector figures, MPs, and Peers as we tackle the big questions shaping education from the role of tech and AI to building on the successes of previous governments.
We round off EPI’s party conference season on Monday 6 October at Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, with a full day of events on AI and the digital divide, maths education, building on past policy successes, and shaping a national curriculum guided by young people’s voices.
October 2, 2025 at 12:13 PM
We round off EPI’s party conference season on Monday 6 October at Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, with a full day of events on AI and the digital divide, maths education, building on past policy successes, and shaping a national curriculum guided by young people’s voices.
Heading into the final evening of #Lab25 with a timely panel on the role of sustained intervention and early literacy support in SEND reform, with the Fischer Family Foundation
September 30, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Heading into the final evening of #Lab25 with a timely panel on the role of sustained intervention and early literacy support in SEND reform, with the Fischer Family Foundation
For our panel with @naht.org.uk, we’re joined by Minister for School Standards @georgiagould.bsky.social to reflect on the first year of Government, highlight where national policy needs more focus, and discuss what’s next for the opportunity mission.
September 30, 2025 at 2:31 PM
For our panel with @naht.org.uk, we’re joined by Minister for School Standards @georgiagould.bsky.social to reflect on the first year of Government, highlight where national policy needs more focus, and discuss what’s next for the opportunity mission.
Ahead of the SEND White Paper, our next panel with @bpsofficial.bsky.social asks: what role should educational psychologists play in a reformed system, and what’s needed to ensure fair access for all?
Great to be joined by @helenhayes.bsky.social and Anntoinette Bramble for this discussion.
Great to be joined by @helenhayes.bsky.social and Anntoinette Bramble for this discussion.
September 30, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Ahead of the SEND White Paper, our next panel with @bpsofficial.bsky.social asks: what role should educational psychologists play in a reformed system, and what’s needed to ensure fair access for all?
Great to be joined by @helenhayes.bsky.social and Anntoinette Bramble for this discussion.
Great to be joined by @helenhayes.bsky.social and Anntoinette Bramble for this discussion.