Branwen Jeffreys is a journalist and broadcaster. She is currently an Education Editor at BBC News and a Governor of The Health Foundation. ^[6][7]

Branwen holds an Honors Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Bristol. ^[3]

Branwen Jeffreys is the Education Editor for BBC News. She reports on the policy and politics of schools, colleges and universities as well as broader issues affecting children and family life. For more than two decades as a journalist and broadcaster she has specialised in social and public policy. ^[6][7]

Jeffreys initially spent 11 years covering the politics of the National Health Service, patient experience of health services and research developments in healthcare. In 2008, she presented a series of live debate programmes for BBC Radio 4 to mark the 60th anniversary of the NHS. The programmes looked at the challenges facing the health system from long term trends in public health and an ageing population. In May of 2015 Jeffreys became the Governor of the Health Foundation. ^[7]

Branwen has broadcast from around the world for the BBC, presented programmes and devised multi media projects. She has a strong interest in evidence-based policy, and how people experience using public services. During the 2010 election campaign she worked closely with Andrew Neil ^[7]

Branwen published an essay called "Mind The Gap" in a Demos think tank journal titled "Health In Austerity". ^[15]

Branwen is a Governor of The Health Foundation, a charity trustee role for an organisation working to improve care for patients. She is also a supporter of Speakers for Schools , a UK charity which brings speakers and opportunities to students at state schools. ^[7][5][8]