Head of Policy
Nick Worsley
He/HimNick leads EEF’s policy development and policy engagement work.
Rupal Patel
Research Manager
Rupal is responsible for supporting the EEF’s work on promoting evidence-informed policy.
She also leads the quality assurance that the EEF provides for policymakers on teacher professional development reforms (e.g., Early Careers Framework).
Rupal joined the policy team in June 2021. Prior to this, Rupal worked at CFE Research, where she managed a range of education reform research projects and evaluations for various government departments and third sector organisations including The Department for Education, The Education and Training Foundation, Wellcome Trust, Office for students and Social Mobility Commission.
She has also previously supported Education randomised control trials whilst working at Natcen Social Research. Rupal received her PhD in Social policy from the University of Nottingham
Senior Policy Manager
Laurence Vincent
Laurence promotes evidence-informed policy with a focus on professional development and the school workforce.
Senior Policy Manager
Natalie Ohene
She/HerNatalie develops strategic policy priorities relevant to the EEF’s mission.
Senior Policy Manager
Robbie Cruikshanks
Robbie joins the Policy Team as Senior Policy Manager for 16 – 19 work.
Policy Officer
Katie Sperring
She/HerKatie supports the EEF’s development and promotion of evidence-informed policy.
Policy Officer
Eleanor Regan
Eleanor supports the EEF’s development and promotion of evidence-informed policy.
Research Manager
Rupal Patel
Rupal is responsible for supporting the EEF’s work on promoting evidence-informed policy.