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.
Access to the EPM Connect case management module, enabling you to view and manage all ongoing cases and associated meetings
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
As a mid-sized MAT, PKAT faced challenges in managing payroll complexities and navigating the ever-evolving landscape of HR regulations. Rather than insourcing, the trust recognised the need for a blended approach to best support their internal team. Adding an extra layer of education-specific advice was critical to ensure compliance and to streamline HR processes effectively.
Solution
Providing a blended approach to the school, we met the Trust at the level of support they needed most. Through specialist HR and Payroll advice, targeted training and development for the central team and regular, termly strategic updates, PKAT were empowered with self-sufficiency, backed with a specialist safety net for challenging situations.
"EPM has been an invaluable partner in transforming our HR and payroll functions. Their expertise, innovative solutions, and strategic support have not only helped in dealing with our day-to-day challenges but also positioned us for future success."
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