Natalie Perera worked at the Department for Education for 12 years. Angus Walker was a special adviser to Gavin Williamson. Jonathan Simons worked in Downing Street under Gordon Brown and David Cameron. They spoke to Schools Week deputy and political editor Freddie Whittaker about the last 10 years of education policymaking.

Presenter: Freddie Whittaker

Editor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts 

Artwork and audiograms: Nicky Philips, Simon Kay, EducationScape

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