The MP for Saffron Walden, who was elected two years ago, has replaced Nadhim Zahawi, who has been moved to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) in Boris Johnson’s first Cabinet.
Ms Badenoch takes on responsibility for the inspection and regulation of early years and childcare policy and the delivery of 30-hour childcare, as well as special educational needs and children’s social care (see below).
In a message to the early years sector, Ms Badenoch told Nursery World, 'As a parent with a child at nursery, I know the early years sector is filled with passionate and committed individuals. I look forward to listening to experts and people working on the front line to give children a firm foundation for the future.
'It is a privilege to be appointed to such a rewarding role – ensuring children across the country are given the best start in life and families feel supported by the Government, whether it is through our early education and childcare offers or supporting children’s early learning at home.'
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