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Over 50 years in Education
Founded in 1968, Education Development Trust celebrates over 50 years of transforming lives by improving education around the world this year. Over the half century, the organisation's name has changed along with our people and leadership but what has stayed the same? Our commitment to raising standards in education; our investment in education from revolutionising ELT in the 1970s and 1980s to our comprehensive programme of education research today; our charitable status and strong social purpose.
Our history
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
From ambitious beginnings as the Centre for British Teachers in 1968 to today’s Education Development Trust, a major force in education improvement on a global scale – under the leadership of Patrick Brazier, we remain focussed on our mission to transform lives by improving education around the world
Patrick Brazier as Chief Executive
In August 2017, Patrick Brazier took over as CEO; Patrick joined the Education Development Fund in 2013 as an International Director before becoming Director of Education Services overseeing programs in the UK and around the world. Prior to joining the Education Development Fund, Patrick worked with British College Cambridge for 23 years; He is an expert in program leadership and management of many large projects across wide and diverse geographies. Under his leadership, the Education Development Fund will continue to work with governments and policy makers to help ensure quality education for all.