In a statement released by the Chief Minister, he thanked the States Member for securing millions in funding for schools during her tenure and for her role in improving the early years provision.
It followed a disagreement between the two about whether or not schools should reopen.
In his letter, Senator Le Fondré said: ‘It is with sadness that I can confirm that I have accepted the resignation of the Education Minister. I would like to thank Senator Tracey Vallois for her hard work and commitment to the education and the welfare of our Island’s students, in particular her work on the reform and funding initiatives she successfully brought forward to the Government Plan.
‘Senator Vallois recently secured additional funding of approximately £42 million – over the four years of the Government Plan – for education, and has also been seeking to implement further enhancement of the early years provision.
‘I know that this is an extremely difficult time for our whole school community but I would like to reassure everyone that the safety and wellbeing of our students and staff is our top priority and we will continue to keep the situation under constant review working with the health professionals.’
