Department for Education (DfE)

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
See Also

Department for Education

Gillian is currently serving as the Secretary of State for Education

The Secretary of State is responsible for the work of the Department for Education, including:

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