Department for Education

Gillian Keegan is the Minister for Apprenticeships and Skills at the Department for Education.

The minister’s responsibilities include:

  • strategy for post-16 education (jointly with Minister of State for Universities)
  • technical education and skills including T Levels and qualifications review
  • apprenticeships including traineeships
  • further education workforce
  • further education provider market including quality and improvement and further education efficiency
  • adult education, including the National Retraining Scheme and basic skills
  • Institutes of Technology and National Colleges
  • reducing the number of young people who are not in education, employment or training
  • careers education, information and guidance including the Careers and Enterprise Company
Campaigns

News

DfE News: National Apprenticeship Awards 2020 regional winners announced

The National Apprenticeship Awards 2020 regional winners have been announced, with winners from a wide range of industries and occupations.

The National Apprenticeship Awards 2020 regional finals commenced this week with virtual ceremonies taking place up and down the country.

Chichester College celebrates Colleges Week

Chichester College put the hard work of its students and staff in the spotlight for Colleges Week, which culminated in a visit from Chichester MP Gillian Keegan on Friday (23 October).

Support for Families

I know many people are concerned about the level of support available for those families who are struggling during these difficult times, especially over the school holiday periods.

Public First: in conversation with... Skills Minister, Gillian Keegan MP

Public First was delighted to be joined by Skills Minister Gillian Keegan MP for a virtual panel event on Tuesday 6 October. Interviewed by Jonathan Simons, Director at Public First, the discussion looked ahead to the upcoming Skills White Paper, as well as focusing on the future of FE.