Ford, who was elected to parliament in 2017, has previously been a member of both the the science and technology and women and equalities select committees.
Her appointment comes after Michelle Donelan was made universities minister last week. Donelan had been covering for Kemi Badenoch, who is on maternity leave, but has been moved to the role of junior equalities minister.
Prior to entering Westminster, Ford was member of the European Parliament for the East of England constituency between 2009 and 2017.
I’m deeply honoured to have been appointed as a Parliamentary Under Secretary of State in @educationgovuk with responsibility for children and families. Joining @GavinWilliamson @NickGibbUK @michelledonelan @GillianKeegan @BaronessEB.
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