Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for Education (frequently shortened to the
Education Secretary) is the chief
minister of the
Department for Education in the
United Kingdom government. The current position is held by Nicky Morgan. The position was re-established on 12 May 2010. Under the provisions for devolved government in the UK its remit applies only to England, covering;
- Early years
- Adoption and child protection
- Teachers’ pay
- The school curriculum
- School improvement
- The establishment of academies and free schools.