Sir Kevan Collins is a member of the department’s Education Innovation Council and founding CEO of the UK’s Education Endowment Foundation. In 2021 he was put in charge of England’s post-COVID education recovery.

Join us as we chat to the former East London teacher about the purpose of public education, why equity matters and the biggest challenges educators must face from COVID.

Show notes:

Purpose statement for public education

Get in touch with us via education.teachpodcast@sa.gov.au

Sir Kevan Collins is a member of the department’s Education Innovation Council and founding CEO of the UK’s Education Endowment Foundation. In 2021 he was put in charge of England’s post-COVID education recovery.
Join us as we chat to the former East London teacher about the purpose of public education, why equity matters and the biggest challenges educators must face from COVID.
Show notes:
<a href="https://www.education.sa.gov.au/department/strategies-and-plans/purpose-statement-for-public-education">Purpose statement for public education</a>
Get in touch with us via <a href="mailto:education.teachpodcast@sa.gov.au">education.teachpodcast@sa.gov.au</a>

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Sir Kevan Collins on the purpose of public education

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In the final episode of Teach for 2025, Chief Executive Martin Westwell reflects on the many achievements made across the Department for Education this year.
Professor Westwell shares stories from his visits to schools and preschools and discusses big projects such as the rollout of EdChat to all secondary students and preparing for the start of 3-year-old preschool in 2026. He also highlights how sites are working towards the same goal, but in ways that suit their community.
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