Sir Kevan Collins has resigned as education recovery commissioner, it has been revealed in an exclusive for Tes.
The news comes following the government's announcement of its latest £1.4bn investment into the nation’s education recovery plan.
In his letter of resignation, which is available to read in full online, Sir Kevan writes to prime minister Boris Johnson: ‘As I set out in my reports to you, I do not believe that a successful recovery can be achieved with a programme of support of this size.’
He adds: ‘I believe our approach to recovery should also offer children opportunities to re-engage with sport, music and the rich range of activities that define a great education. I proposed extending school time as a way to provide this breadth, as well as to ensure that additional academic support does not cause existing enrichment activities to be squeezed out.’
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