Minister for Children, Young People and the Promise
The Minister for Children, Young People and The Promise is a junior ministerial post in the Scottish Government. As a result, the Minister does not attend the Scottish Cabinet. The incumbent reports to the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, who has overall responsibility for the portfolio, and is a member of Cabinet.
Minister for Children, Young People and the Promise
Image: Natalie Don MSP
Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills
The Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, commonly referred to as the Education Secretary, is a position in the Scottish Government Cabinet responsible for all levels of education in Scotland. The incumbent is Jenny Gilruth, who assumed office on 29 March 2023 and was reappointed on 8 May 2024.
Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills
Image: Cathy Jamieson
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