DfE Primary Curriculum Roundtable

Sir Kevan Collins brings a wealth of expert experience to the role as a non-executive board member of the DfE, having previously served in government, most recently as Education Recovery Commissioner at the DfE.  Sir Kevan will sit on the DfE board and provide scrutiny across delivery and performance, supporting and challenging the department. Within this role, Sir Kevan will advise on driving high and rising standards- focusing on finding solutions to the biggest barriers to opportunity for our young people, including teacher shortage and high absenteeism.

As Chief Executive of the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) he examined and analysed evidence on education effectiveness. He also has experience as a classroom teacher and as Director of Children’s Services in Tower Hamlets, demonstrating his deep understanding and expertise of education delivery at a system level. He also has the confidence of key stakeholders across the education sector.