Department for Education (DfE)

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Gillian is currently serving as Secretary of State for Education.

The Minister’s responsibilities include:

  • early years and childcare
  • children’s social care
  • teacher quality, recruitment and retention
  • the school curriculum
  • school improvement
  • academies and free schools
  • further education
  • apprenticeships and skills
  • higher education

News

Gillian Gives Live Update on Teachers' Strike

This morning, Gillian spoke to TalkTV's Julia Hartley-Brewer on a number of issues, including teachers' strikes. Check out the full interview above. For more general updates, keep an eye on Gillian's website and her Facebook page.

Gillian meets with Ghana's Foreign Minister

Gillian met with Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of Ghana.

After her meeting Gillian posted on social media saying:

 

"Ghana is an important friend and partner to the UK "

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