The Department for Education was formed on 12 May 2010 and is responsible for education and children's services.
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Secretary of State invites all schools to apply to become academies
News article26 May 2010
James Naughtie questions Secretary of State on the Academies programme
News article26 May 2010
More freedoms for providers to run state schools
News article26 May 2010