| United Kingdom Minister of State for School Standards | |
|---|---|
since 6 September 2025 | |
| Department for Education | |
| Style | Minister |
| Nominator | Prime Minister of the United Kingdom |
| Appointer | TheMonarch on advice of thePrime Minister |
| Term length | At His Majesty's pleasure |
| Website | https://www.gov.uk/government/ministers/minister-of-state-for-schools |
The role ofMinister of State for School Standards,[1] formerlyMinister of State for Schools[2] is a mid-level position in theDepartment for Education in theBritish government.
The current minister isGeorgia Gould
In theMajor ministries, the role was known asMinister of State for Education and Science andMinister of State for Education.
In theBrown ministry (2007 to 2010), the position ofMinister of State for Schools and Learning worked at theDepartment for Children, Schools and Families.
In theCameron ministries, the role was known asMinister of State for Schools.
UnderLiz Truss's tenure, the role was demoted to a parliamentary under-secretary position known asParliamentary Under-Secretary of State for School Standards.[3][4]
The minister is responsible for the following:[5]