News of the departure of Michael Gove at the end of the last academic year no doubt raised a smile on the faces of many in the education service and indeed beyond, but unfortunately any pleasure derived from his move is likely to be short-lived.
Despite the claims of some, Mr Gove was not forced out of office. The timing of his removal by the prime minister was a calculated, well-orchestrated, masterclass in PR.
With the General Election only a few months away, reshuffling Mr Gove was a key part of the Tories’ plans to change the mood music in education in the run-up to the election.
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