Policy Influence Independent and evidence-based research focus positions EPI as a potential partner for policy analytics, briefings, and tailored education policy insights that can support think tanks, government bodies, and education departments seeking rigorous evaluation and impact assessment.

Tech-Enabled Tools Recent launches of online web tools and a policy tracker indicate openness to technology-enabled insights; opportunities exist to offer analytics dashboards, data visualization, and SaaS-style access to performance and funding impact models for local authorities, schools, and multi-academy trusts.

Funding & Partnerships Active collaboration history with Capita and other partners, plus a funding model release, suggests readiness for joint research programs, data-sharing agreements, and sponsored studies on funding policy effects and recruitment/retention strategies.

Leadership Momentum Upcoming appointment of a new chief executive signals potential for refreshed strategic priorities and sponsor-ready narratives; engage early with the leadership roadmap to align offerings with their evolving agenda and stakeholder engagement plans.

Mental Health Lens Dedicated focus on student wellbeing and mental health creates a target for services around wellbeing metrics, intervention evaluations, and evidence-based programs that can be packaged as impact reports or consulting for schools and local authorities.