EPM to launch new Education Leadership Network shaped by sector voices

The EPM Team

August 15 2025
1 MIN
A message from Jen Elliott & Andy Mackey, co-owners of EPM

At EPM, we've championed the power of connection, collaboration, and community in the education sector for over 30 years.

Over the past few weeks, we've heard one message loud and clear across the sector: there's a continued need for connection, for leadership support, and for a place where shared values and fresh thinking can thrive, particularly in a dual education system with equal proportions of Trusts and LA schools - all seeking to achieve educational excellence.

With this in mind, we're pleased to share that Matt McDermott has joined EPM to support us in the development of a new, forward-thinking leadership network for the education sector that champions leaders, providing opportunities to connect, share best practices, and shape the future of education together. While the name and full details are being finalised...watch this space! What is clear is the opportunity to create something bold, inclusive, and sustainable that reflects the needs of school leaders today and tomorrow.

This new initiative will include voices from across the sector - including local authority schools - and address the issues at the forefront of education.

Matt McDermott "I am incredibly excited to be surrounded by a passionate team for the education sector, aided by substantial resource. I couldn't be happier" 

"At EPM, we've always believed in the power of strong leadership networks," added Jen Elliott, CEO of EPM. "Today, we're proud to embark on this next phase together: putting school leaders at the heart of everything we do and uniting the sector. We have been overwhelmed with the initial support for this from CEOs, Headteachers, and local authorities, as well as other education businesses."

We invite you to be part of this journey. In the coming weeks, we'll share more about how to get involved, how to stay connected, and how we can shape the future together.

In the meantime, you can:

Save the date for the Education Leaders Conference 

Watch this space. Something special is on the horizon!

With excitement for what lies ahead,
Jen Elliott, CEO & Andy Mackey, COO

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