Our schools are moving through a challenging period of transformation, focussed upon positive OFSTED inspection and outcomes. Associated significant changes to policies, procedures and pedagogy demand close HR support to help navigate through the turbulence. At the time, we were enduring HR staff shortfalls against spikes in activity with a large and, in some instances, complex caseload, plus increased communications and engagement pressures amongst staff and stakeholders. We sought out EPM to enhance capacity plus expertise in providing specialist, expeditious advice to help deal with a persistently demanding environment in danger of escalation.

How we helped

EPM was a very fast responder, listening to, and then providing immediate insights and advice, drawn from well-informed, thoroughly professional and credible staff, led by the CEO and her HR Director.  EPM staff deployed on-site and virtually within 24 hours of demand, quickly assimilating the environment and then providing rapid, erudite advice across myriad HR aspects and beyond, including communications and relationships. It also drew upon its own comprehensive network of stakeholders to ensure the most effective support. 

The results

EPM provided expert advice across the HR spectrum, helping to reduce caseload and better deal with multiple stakeholders over a tense and intense period, in danger of undermining progress being made in schools. Its collegiate, diligent and professional staff enabled expeditious and effective means to tackle some highly demanding HR challenges while equally, providing reassurance to school and Trust SLTs. Its experienced team also mentored our own HR staff with genuine altruism, better preparing our team for the future.