Education Policy Institute

@EduPolicyInst

The Education Policy Institute (EPI) is an independent, impartial, and evidence-based research institute that promotes high quality education

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Education Policy Institute @EduPolicyInst Jul 15, 2025

Young learners in England are facing a deepening crisis. Our Annual Report shows that disadvantaged five-year-olds are falling further behind their peers — for children with SEND, the learning gap has widened to over 20 months, the widest gap on record 🧵

news.sky.com/story/crisis-i…

news.sky.com Crisis in early years education as attainment gap widens, report warns "More children are entering our nursery settings and our reception classes with speech, language delays, difficulties in emotional regulation and emerging needs," an assistant headteacher tells Sky...

Education Policy Institute @EduPolicyInst Dec 17, 2025

New exploratory analysis examined behaviour policies from 45 state schools across three London boroughs.

We found that written policies vary in ways that align, to an extent, with outcomes linked to pupil wellbeing.

Read the full analysis: epi.org.uk/publications-a…

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Education Policy Institute @EduPolicyInst Dec 11, 2025

What does the reliance on private providers in early education and care mean for children in England?

In a new blog, Dr Tammy Campbell analyses the latest DfE statistics to ask if this shift is desirable for public spending and children's experiences: epi.org.uk/publications-a…

Education Policy Institute @EduPolicyInst Dec 5, 2025

"Efforts to tackle the disadvantage gap in education will only be successful within a wider effort to address the causes and effects of poverty."

Read EPI's response to the Government's Child Poverty Strategy: epi.org.uk/comments/epi-r…

A graphic featuring a black and white photo of Dr. Kerris Cooper, Senior Researcher, Early Years and Inequalities at the Education Policy Institute. Next to her photo is a quote that reads: “Efforts to tackle the disadvantage gap in education will only be successful within a wider effort to address the causes and effects of poverty. It is extremely positive that the Child Poverty Strategy recognises and begins to tackle the appalling numbers of children living in insecure temporary accommodation. Along with the lifting of the two-child limit, this directly addresses some of the unacceptable conditions children have experienced over the past decade.” A footer encourages viewers to read the full response on epi.org.uk.

Education Policy Institute @EduPolicyInst Dec 4, 2025

New from EPI & @SyncStoreUK: a summary paper on EdTech decision-making and inclusive practice drawing on roundtables with policymakers, education leaders, and MAT representatives offering insights on navigating the complex EdTech landscape.

Full paper: epi.org.uk/publications-a…