The new ministerial team was confirmed today at the Department for Education and Skills.
Ruth Kelly remains secretary of state for education, however, she is joined by a new team:
Minister of state (schools and 14-19 learners) – Jacqui Smith
Parliamentary under secretary of state (schools) – Andrew Adonis
Minister of state (lifelong learning, further and higher education) – Bill Rammell
Parliamentary under secretary of state (skills) – Phil Hope
Minister of state (children, young people and families) – Beverley Hughes
Parliamentary under secretary of state (children, young people and families) – Maria Eagle