• Source: Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills

The Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills (Scottish Gaelic: Rùnaire a' Chaibineit airson Foghlam agus Sgilean), commonly referred to as the Education Secretary (Scottish Gaelic: Rùnaire an Fhoghlaim), is a position in the Scottish Government Cabinet responsible for all levels of education in Scotland. The incumbent is Jenny Gilruth, who assumed office on 29 March 2023 and was reappointed on 8 May 2024.
The Cabinet Secretary is supported by the Minister for Higher and Further Education, Graeme Dey, and the Minister for Children, Young People and Keeping the Promise, Natalie Don.




History


The position was created in 1999 as the Minister for Children and Education; it was renamed as the Minister for Education, Europe and External Affairs in 2000 and given more responsibilities; those were taken away from the post in 2001 and it was renamed again as the Minister for Education and Young People. The current position of Cabinet Secretary was created following the 2007 election.




Overview






= Responsibilities

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The responsibilities of the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills include:

childcare and wraparound care
school standards, quality and improvement
school infrastructure and staffing
closing the attainment gap
Curriculum for Excellence development
National Improvement Framework
teaching profession
removing barriers to education and supporting digital inclusion
Education Maintenance Allowance
behaviour and measures to combat bullying
Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG)
Education Scotland (ES)
school learning and support
education analytical services
education strategy and performance
additional support needs, and support for learning
inclusive education
lifelong learning
cross-government support for learning disabilities, autism and neurodiversity
National Digital Academy
positive destinations and school leavers' toolkit




= Public bodies

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The following public bodies report to the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills:

Care Inspectorate
Children's Hearings Scotland
Education Scotland
Scottish Children's Reporter Administration
Scottish Further and Higher Education Funding Council
Scottish Qualifications Authority
Scottish Social Services Council
Student Awards Agency for Scotland




List of office holders






References

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Menteri Perdagangan Internasional Britania Raya
• Britania Raya
• Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills
• Secretary of State for Education
• Cabinet Secretary for Education (Wales)
• Education Secretary
• Education in Scotland
• Department for Education and Skills (United Kingdom)
• Minister of State for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education
• Swinney government
• Education Scotland
• Jenny Gilruth