New County Councillor for Education

Following the recent local elections, Devon County Council has given the education portfolio for Devon to Councillor Julian Brazil.  Cllr Brazil represents Kingsbridge in the South Hams and he is also now leader of the council.

The children’s services portfolio will actually be the responsibility of three cabinet members, who will work closely to improve the outcomes of all children and young people in Devon. In addition to Cllr Brazil taking on responsibility for education, Cllr Denise Bickley (Sidmouth) will oversee Special educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Cllr Richard Jefferies (Feniton and Honiton) will have responsibility for children’s social services.

Councillor Brazil said: “The only way we can deliver the services the public need and deserve is to work with our partners, by creating productive relationships with agencies from the NHS to schools, from parish and town councils to community groups.” 

“We know money is incredibly tight but by working together we can achieve so much more.

“We have been failing our most vulnerable children for far too long, and we want to send a message; our children need us, and we must deliver. We want to deliver the very best for them. We want to ensure that they have the same opportunities as other children, and we want to help them make good choices and support them with their aspirations. For me, this should be the judge of the success or failure of this administration.”