Sir Kevan Collins said to be dismayed that his long-awaited proposals were watered down to a £1.4bn package
The government’s education catch-up chief was on the brink of resignation after seeing his proposals for a £15bn programme rejected by the government, the Guardian understands.
Sources close to Sir Kevan Collins said he was dismayed that his long-awaited proposals were watered down to a £1.4bn offer for schools in England, announced by the Department for Education on Wednesday.