WHAT WE DO
Are you looking for support in converting to academy status, MAT growth or a merger, a MAT central services review, interim leadership in education, or help with strategic governance? We will expertly guide your school or trust’s individual growth journey.
We’ve already helped 400+ schools to convert to academy status, and managed 25+ MAT mergers. Even more are on the horizon, in line with the government’s growth ambitions as laid out in the Schools White Paper of 2022.
What we do
Why EPM?
Ways we can help
Are you looking for support in converting to academy status, MAT growth or a merger, a MAT central services review, interim leadership in education, or help with strategic governance? We will expertly guide your school or trust’s individual growth journey.
We’ve already helped 400+ schools to convert to academy status, and managed 25+ MAT mergers. Even more are on the horizon, in line with the government’s growth ambitions as laid out in the Schools White Paper of 2022.
What we do
Why EPM?
Ways we can help
WHAT WE DO
Acting as an extension of your own team, we bring you outstanding skills, deep understanding of education, a highly professional service, and genuine value for money. We pride ourselves on building trusted and respectful relationships with senior leaders and staff. You will benefit from high-quality support from a responsive team, tailored to your own internal capacity and your specific needs.
Using our vast experience in supporting MATs of all sizes, from small trusts with just a few schools to large trusts with multiple academies, we can help you negotiate the challenges that come with growth and expansion.
Critically, our team can support you with a range of leadership and development projects, covering academy conversions, growth plans, effective governance, and finance support.
schools supported
trusts as clients
local authorities
We will work closely with your SLT in the role of ‘critical friend’, advising from a position of expertise but in a safe, non-judgemental way. We act as an integral part of your team, adding invaluable strategic capacity when it’s needed most.
Working with you at every stage, from first steps to successful conclusion.
Helping ensure your MAT is effective, efficient, and offers value for money.
Fast access to strategic skills through a blend of on-site and remote provision.
We’re here to support you with a wide range of specialist governance services.
Working with you at every stage, from first steps to successful conclusion.
Helping ensure your MAT is effective, efficient, and offers value for money.
Fast access to strategic skills through a blend of on-site and remote provision.
We’re here to support you with a wide range of specialist governance services.
If your school or trust is working toward growth and development, we can offer bespoke solutions. We take a highly personalised and adaptable approach, which can really add value.
Some ways we’ve helped our clients
Independent & expert
Our consultants bring you the benefit of their extensive backgrounds in education, providing a crucially objective perspective.
Multi-disciplinary
We offer support across the most important strategic challenges you face, including finance, due diligence, HR, and leadership.
No hidden surprises
We provide a complete project management service – which isn’t charged by the hour, and comes with a fixed-price guarantee.
Building resilience
We prepare you to meet current and future challenges, often spotting problems and providing solutions before they become an issue.
Whatever your challenge, we’ve almost certainly dealt with similar issues on many occasions. It’s good to have expert support, so please do get in touch.
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I would recommend EPM’s Consultancy Services because the work is done with care, professionalism but also real regard for the people involved.
You are treated as a person rather than a number. The people are very nice and approachable, and leadership make a real effort to welcome you.
I’ve had some great opportunities at EPM. If you’re willing to put your hand up and step forward, there’s generally a direction you can grow in. I’ve had the chance to be involved in multiple areas of the business, sometimes taking a lead and sometimes as support.
Working at EPM has allowed me to push myself out of my comfort zone, and it truly has been an exciting role where no day is the same… I would highly recommend EPM if you are looking for great opportunities!
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