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The case for an Education Policy Knowledge Centre

The case for an Education Policy Knowledge Centre

  • Post published:30th September 2022
  • Post category:Solutions

In this short document Sam Freedom presents the case for an Education Policy Knowledge Centre, for politicians and practitioners. It looks at the problems inherent to education policy making, the solution of an evidence-based knowledge centre and presenting how the EPKC would work and integrate with existing bodies.

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Review of institutions potentially comparable to EPKC

Review of institutions potentially comparable to EPKC

  • Post published:8th May 2022
  • Post category:Alternatives

This is a 11 page ppt plus appendices, examining 30 Institutions around the world which provide a measure of educational research, analysis, reviews and synthesis relating to education policy. The analysis shows that an EPKC would offer a unique position.

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The evidence gap and the need for an Education Policy Knowledge Centre

The evidence gap and the need for an Education Policy Knowledge Centre

  • Post published:14th April 2022
  • Post category:Problems

This is a 8 page presentation documenting how in England evidence for practitioners is better mediated than evidence for policy makers. This contrasts with other jurisdictions where there are established institutions serving this need.

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Education Policy Knowledge Centre (EPKC) – Overview

Education Policy Knowledge Centre (EPKC) – Overview

  • Post published:31st January 2022
  • Post category:Solutions

An overview of the Education Policy Knowledge Centre which would synthesise and present evidence and knowledge about system-level policy reform, from the UK and the rest of the world.

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Education Policy Knowledge Centre (EPKC) – underlying research and structure

Education Policy Knowledge Centre (EPKC) – underlying research and structure

  • Post published:30th January 2022
  • Post category:Solutions

The EPKC would systematically review available research and expert opinion in all policy areas and synthesise findings around generic policy options.

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Centre for Evidence in Education Policy

Centre for Evidence in Education Policy

  • Post published:25th January 2022
  • Post category:Solutions

The CEEP/EPKC is a proposal for a national institute (or capacity), to provide evidence evaluation to all policy makers built up around key policy areas. This requires the synthesis of evidence and practice from home-nations and other overseas jurisdictions.

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Foundation for Education Development Video

FED Chair, Carl Ward & edpol.net founder, Patrick Wall,  discuss a wide range of issues surrounding policy creation, concerns about the current system of policy creation in England

fed in conversation with patrick wall