"We wanted to see if it was possible – even when spending was being cut – to find more resources for our schools and for the early years education of our children," he said.
"I can tell the House that we have succeeded. It has meant other departments taking bigger cuts. But I believe strongly that this is the right choice for our country’s future."
Overall, the DfE will need to make cuts of one per cent per year, which equates to more than £550m each year. Additionally, the DfE’s central administration budget will be cut by a third.
Sir Paul Ennals, chief executive of the National Children’s Bureau, said that for children and young people’s services while still serious, the cut of 12 per cent over the four-year spending review period is better than many expected.
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