The new government meant a new boss for schools. Bridget Phillipson is the new Education Secretary, which means she’s in charge of everything that happens with your learning in England’s schools.

FYI’s Scarlett joined Mrs Phillipson on a visit to St Peter’s CofE Primary School in South Weald, a school that’s part of the First News family.

Scarlett put your questions to her about the stuff that affects you every school day. See the full interview at first.news/fyi.

Scarlett: Our last prime minister wanted pupils to study maths until they’re 18, so that’s two years longer than we have to already. But you got rid of this plan. Lots of kids actually think we should be spending more time on art-based subjects like art, drama and music. Do you think that these subjects are just as important as maths, English and sciences?

Ed Sec: I do. I believe it’s important that all young people get breadth in terms of their education, because my concern is that at the moment it’s often just parents who can afford to pay extras where their children get music lessons or drama or sport. And I want it to be accessible and available to all of our young people. I don’t think it’s one or the other. I think we can have really high standards around English and maths but, also alongside that, make sure that all pupils get a richness and a breadth to their education. And that’s one area that I’ve asked the review that’s going on at the moment to look at, to make sure we get that balance right.