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HR Investigations & Casework
Our HR Consultancy service provides independent management of people issues that require impartial handling and specialised expertise. We manage sensitive investigations from start to finish, producing clear, high-quality reports and offering expert support throughout hearings and appeals. Everything we do is handled with discretion, care and professionalism.
Who it’s for:
- Supporting schools and trusts through complex and sensitive HR challenges
- Leadership teams dealing with sensitive cases
- Organisations handling grievances, disciplinaries, or safeguarding concerns
- Helping schools and trusts navigate parental complaints with confidence
Key Benefits
Reassuring independent support
Maintain transparency and fairness through third-party investigations that demonstrate commitment to proper process and compliance.
Specialised Expertise
Deep understanding of the frameworks, expectations and relationships unique to education.
Protecting Leadership Capacity
We handle sensitive staff matters with care and professionalism - so your leadership team can stay focused on what matters most.
Improved Staff Morale and Culture
By resolving concerns impartially and professionally, we help foster a positive, respectful working environment where staff feel heard and valued.
Comprehensive Case Management
Receive support throughout the entire process from initial investigation through to hearings and appeals.
External Assurance for Boards and Stakeholders
Our involvement provides trustees and governing bodies with the reassurance that sensitive matters are being managed with the rigour, care and impartiality they expect.
Strategic HR Support & Restructuring
EPM’s Strategic HR Consultancy offers tailored, high-impact support to meet your Trust’s changing needs. We work closely with leadership teams to shape forward-thinking HR strategies and guide complex projects from planning to delivery.
Who it’s for:
- Multi-academy trusts planning restructures or organisational changes
- Education settings reviewing staffing models
- Trusts harmonising terms and conditions across multiple schools
- Leadership teams needing temporary senior-level HR expertise
- Schools and trusts navigating transformational change
Key Benefits
Flexible Strategic Support
Access senior-level HR guidance without the cost of permanent hires, with support scaled to your specific project needs.
Education Sector Expertise
Benefit from consultants with extensive multi-academy trust experience who understand the unique challenges of education settings.
Comprehensive Project Management
Receive end-to-end support from initial planning through to successful implementation.
Interim Support
Need to fill a key role? Our team can provide flexible support on-site or remotely to help you manage the process smoothly and with confidence.
Practical, Sustainable Solutions
Implement changes that are workable in practice and built to last, anticipating challenges before they arise.
Transformational Change Support
Partner with experts who bring a calm, confident approach to complex organisational developments.
HR Health Checks
Our HR Health Check gives you a clear view of what’s working and what could work better. We assess your current HR practices, highlight any risks, and provide practical recommendations to strengthen compliance and capability. Alongside this, we offer a broad range of training - off-the-shelf or tailored to your needs. These sessions are delivered by HR consultants with deep education sector experience and a proven track record in upskilling school and trust teams.
Who it’s for:
- Schools seeking to review their HR systems and process
- Trusts requiring additional consultative support
- Leadership teams wanting to develop management capabilities
- Organisations building internal HR capacity
- New governors or trustees needing role-specific training
Key Benefits
Risk Reduction
Identify and address HR compliance gaps through thorough audits and clear improvement plans.
Tailored Learning Solutions
Access flexible training off-the-shelf or fully tailored - developed specifically for schools and trusts.
Comprehensive Expertise
Benefit from consultants who understand both HR best practices and the real-life challenges faced by school leaders.
Trust-Wide Oversight, School-Level Impact
Our MAT-specific HR Health Checks help you spot gaps, reduce risk and align HR practices across schools.
Build lasting HR Capacity
We help you strengthen your internal HR capacity - so your team can manage with confidence, reduce reliance on external support, and lead sustainably into the future.
Insights through Benchmarking
Our experts provide tailored benchmarking data, helping you compare your Trust’s performance with others across key HR metrics, so you can make informed, confident decisions.
HR News and Resources
Keep up to date on changes and regulations with our expert guides & resources.