About Us

At a time of growing demand and enormous change in the world of education and skills, both in the UK and around the world the Pearson Centre for Policy and Learning (PCPL) aims to harness the depth and breadth of expertise within Pearson (the world’s leading learning company), and our partners, to provide a clear, positive and respected voice on the key education issues that matter. It does this through the provision of:

  • a range of research activities, offering evidence-based and original thinking
  • respected, timely and useful policy analysis through channels such as Policy Watch, Primary Policy Watch, Policy Tracker and Hot Breakfast Briefings
  • engaging and enjoyable events, briefings and presentations that offer informed insight, in-depth analysis and measured debate
  • high quality publications of value to both policymakers and practitioners
  • support to the wider Pearson business through policy and research intelligence on external developments, as well as encouraging blue sky thinking

 

The Team:

Steve Besley

Steve Besley
Head of Policy
(UK and International)
Jane Harris

Jane Harris
Policy Manager
(Maternity leave)
Andrew Crimp

Andrew Crimp
Digital Channel Editor
Louis Coiffait

Louis Coiffait
Policy Manager

 

Contributors:

Julie McCulloch

Julie McCulloch
Policy Manager