Education Select Committee

Education Secretary: what are they responsible for?

The Education Secretary (or more formally known as the Secretary of State for Education) is responsible for the work of the Department for Education (DfE). UK Parliament explains, the title ‘Secretary of State’ is typically held by Cabinet Ministers in charge of government departments. 

What does the Education Select Committee do?

You might have heard of the Education Select Committee but might be unsure of what they do and what their remit is. The Education Select Committee is currently composed of 11 cross-party MPs.