However, the appointment is a junior ministerial position and is not a direct replacement for the position held by Sarah Teather, who as minister of state for children and families held a more senior position within the department.
David Laws has also been brought into the department as the most senior minister, under secretary of state Michael Gove.
Mr Laws was appointed chief secretary to the Treasury after the general election, but resigned shortly afterwards during the expenses scandal.
It is believed that Mr Laws will act as schools minister, with a role linked to early intervention and two-year-olds and speaking on behalf of Nick Clegg on these issues.
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