No-one is forced to stand for Parliament; no-one is compelled to become a minister. If you take on those roles, which are great privileges, you also take on big responsibilities. Michael Gove bigcompelforce Change image and share on social
The big shift in approach on education that we are taking - which is different from what happened before - is that we trust teachers and we trust heads. Michael Gove approachbigeducation Change image and share on social
I love my parents in the way most children would: for having been there at every point in my youth and childhood, ready to pick me up when I fell and support me when I stumbled. Michael Gove childchildhoodfall Change image and share on social
Adopting means opening your home, and heart, to a life you've never known. But there is nothing as richly rewarding as being an adoptive parent. Michael Gove adoptadoptivehave Change image and share on social
Children themselves know they are being cheated. Ultimately we owe it to our children. They are in school for 190 days a year. Every moment they spend learning is precious. If a year goes by and they are not being stretched and excited, that blights their life. Michael Gove blightcheatchild share on social
I'm a decentralizer. I believe in trusting professionals. Michael Gove decentralizerprofessionaltrust Change image and share on social
I want people to concentrate not on my job but on their jobs. Michael Gove concentratejobpeople Change image and share on social
I put my country and my principles first. Michael Gove countryprincipleput Change image and share on social
I absolutely haven't set out to burnish a reputation as a macho figure by picking fights. Michael Gove absolutelyburnishfight Change image and share on social
I'm not interested in defending the position of those who already have money, power and privilege. Michael Gove defendinterestmoney Change image and share on social
