Children’s Minister resigns and Education Minister becomes Chancellor

Children and Families Minister Will Quince, who has the brief for childcare and early education, resigned after defending the Prime Minister with information that later emerged as “inaccurate”. The MP for Colchester who has been Children’s Minister since September said in his resignation letter: “I wish my successor well. It is the best job in… Continue reading Children’s Minister resigns and Education Minister becomes Chancellor

New Education Secretary recognises importance of early years

The new Secretary of State for Education Nadhim Zahawi made his first speech at the Conservative party conference yesterday.   Mr Zahawi talked about the importance of early education and language acquisition for children’s educational outcomes. Purnima Tanuku OBE, Chief Executive of NDNA, said: “It is refreshing to hear the Secretary of State for Education recognising… Continue reading New Education Secretary recognises importance of early years