Commemorating Tim Brighouse, whose work in improving schools and championing the profession touched the lives of many.
Good morning. Stephen here.
On Friday evening, news broke of an enormous loss to public policy and politics: Sir Tim Brighouse, perhaps one of the most effective public service reformers in recent decades, died at the age of 83.
Brighouse improved the lives of untold tens of thousands of people through his work lifting up schools in London and Birmingham, in particular. His effectiveness provides us with some useful lessons on how to manage and reform essential services.
I was keen for the newsletter to mark his death and legacy in a meaningful way — fortunately, Chris Cook, who knows the education beat better than most, kindly agreed to write the rest of today’s note. Over to him below.
