The Education Policy Institute (EPI) is an independent, impartial, and evidence-based research institute that promotes high quality educationThe Education Policy Institute is an independent, evidence-based research institute that aims to promote high quality education outcomes for young people.

Core values

- **Addressing Disadvantage Gaps**: The project focuses on examining the impact of the pandemic on educational attainment gaps between disadvantaged and non-disadvantaged students, which is a critical societal issue[1].
- **Improving Educational Outcomes**: By analyzing and addressing these gaps, the project aims to inform policy development to improve educational outcomes for the most vulnerable groups, including minority ethnic groups, those with special educational needs, and others[1].
- **Promoting Equity**: The research extends to various phases of education and includes vulnerable learners, which helps in promoting equity and reducing educational inequalities[1].
- **Long-term Benefits**: Improving educational outcomes can have long-term benefits for individuals and society, including better economic opportunities, health, and overall well-being[3][4].