The Rest Is Politics: Leading 55. Gillian Keegan: The future of British schools, union 'barons', and Sunak's Rwanda battle
Jan 15, 2024
Gillian Keegan, Secretary of State for Education, discusses the future of British schools, the power of unions, and her journey as a Tory MP. They talk about improving educational standards, addressing special educational needs, challenges faced by politicians, children in care, unsafe school buildings, and policy priorities.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Education Challenges in Gillian Keegan's Area
01:48 • 18min
Improving Educational Standards and Addressing Special Educational Needs
19:46 • 10min
The Challenges of Being a Politician
30:09 • 11min
Challenges Faced by Children in Care and the Importance of Lived Experience in Policy Development
41:05 • 5min
Unsafe School Buildings and the RAC Problem
46:16 • 2min
Regrets, Party Politics, and Policy Priorities
48:34 • 23min