The Prime Minister has appointed MP as Secretary of State
for Education.
Commenting on his new role, the Secretary of State for
Education said:
“I am honoured to be appointed Education Secretary.
“This Government has a strong record raising education
standards and offering opportunity, particularly to those
most in need, through our nurseries, schools, colleges and
world-class universities.
“We are here to make sure young people and adults in this
country have the chance to make the most of their talents
and get on in life. That means more good school places and
giving people the chance to learn and upskill throughout
their lives with high-quality degrees, apprenticeships and
other technical and vocational qualifications.
“Thanks to a hardworking and incredibly talented generation
of teachers, alongside our bold reforms, there are now
1.9million more children in good or outstanding schools
than in 2010, our pupils are now amongst the world’s best
readers and our GCSEs and A-levels now rank amongst the
world’s best qualifications.
“Working with the teaching profession, educational staff,
businesses and employers, I want to continue to build on
this fantastic record.
“The world economy is changing and it is through education,
skills and training from the early years into adulthood
that we will make sure no one is left behind - delivering a
modern country that is globally competitive and fit for the
future.”
