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Ensures adherence to employment regulations and reduces non-compliance risks.
Provides templates, policy documentation, and bulletins to streamline processes.
Access to timely advice for basic HR queries.
Regular updates on upcoming legislative changes and HR best practices.
Frees internal teams to concentrate on strategic initiatives rather than administrative tasks.
Assistance with employment contracts, national agreements, and documentation updates.
Expert guidance for grievances, disciplinary matters, and performance issues with flexible on-site or virtual consultation options.
Advice from professionals with real-world school experience, providing solutions tailored to educational contexts.
Support for challenging conversations and proper procedure implementation to ensure best outcomes.
Help avoiding missteps that could lead to costly tribunals while managing compliance issues.
Solutions that consider your organisation's unique risk appetite and culture rather than one-size-fits-all advice.
Educationally relevant support that delivers value where it's needed most, helping you manage risk without sacrificing progress.
Comprehensive HR support as a true extension of your leadership team - taking ownership of cases rather than just advising, with on-site delivery whenever needed.
Shaping people strategies aligned with your Trust's values and goals, from HR Partners who guide change management, restructuring, and workforce strategy beyond day-to-day operations.
Access specialists across safeguarding, recruitment, payroll, and finance through one partner. Our breadth of expertise ensures support for any HR challenge - no need for multiple providers.
A service that adapts specifically to your organisation's unique challenges, through a customised approach rather than generic HR services.
Specialised guidance during Ofsted inspections, TUPE transfers, or leadership changes, to help navigate complex transitions smoothly. We're a stabilising force when you need it most.
High-level expertise with the flexibility to scale, ideal for organisations with limited internal HR capacity. Efficiently manage HR resources while maintaining quality service.
Challenge
A mid-sized multi-academy trust undergoing rapid expansion struggled to maintain consistent HR processes while managing multiple TUPE transfers. Their existing systems couldn't effectively support strategic growth objectives or provide the necessary foundation for scaling operations.
Solution
EPM's HR Partner model provided education-specific expertise for large-scale restructures and standardized policies across all schools. Our dedicated advisers offered strategic guidance tailored to the trust's unique structure while supporting complex processes like job evaluations and TUPE transfers.
"We returned to EPM after trying another provider—and the difference was night and day. EPM understands education. They’re not just quoting legal jargon; they apply knowledge to real-world school contexts. Having an adviser who knows our structure and gives strategic, yet practical advice is invaluable. They’re not just a service provider—they’re a trusted partner."
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