Kit Malthouse has departed as education secretary, meaning the sector will have a fifth secretary of state in four months.
It’s not clear yet if Malthouse, who was appointed in September, has resigned or was sacked.
He tweeted today: “As I leave the DfE (Department for Education), I do so with profound gratitude to officials, my private office team, and brilliant advisers, who all worked so hard.
“I hope my successor can harness their commitment to the most important mission in Whitehall: the future and welfare of our children.”
He also offered a “huge thank you to all the nursery workers, teachers, academics, staff, social workers and others, who help bring our young people through childhood and set them on a path to success.
