Minister of State for Education

See Current Model House of Commons
Minister of State for Education, normally referred to as the Education Secretary, is the chief minister of the Department for Education in the Government of the Model House of Commons. The Minister is a member of the Cabinet. The Minister reports directly to the Leader of the Model House of Commons.

The Minister has overall responsibility for the department; early years; children's social care; teachers' pay; the school curriculum; school improvement; academies and free schools; further education; higher education; apprenticeships and skills.

Prior to the 2020 New Year Cabinet reshuffle, the responsibilities for the Department for Education and the Home Office were shared by a Minister of State for the Home Office and Education.