The Department for Education would not confirm the move.
There have also been reports that David Laws is to return to Government to act as deputy to education secretary Michael Gove.
The children’s minister was due to take part in a Mumsnet web chat on special educational needs reforms at lunchtime today but this was cancelled.
A tweet from @Mumsnet Towers said: ‘Sarah Teather webchat cancelled unfortunately - guess she’s been reshuffled.’
Tim Loughton has also left the Department for Education. He tweeted: Regret 2 report after 7 yrs Shadow Minister and 2 as Minister 4 Children PM asked me 2 stand down-good luck 2 successor in this vital role.
David Laws was appointed chief secretary to the Treasury after the general election, but resigned shortly afterwards during the expenses scandel.
Jeremy Hunt, who was Culture Secretary, has replaced Andrew Lansley as health secretary. Mr Lansley is now leader of the House of Commons.
Maria Miller, previously minister for disabled people in the Department for Work and Pensions, is the new culture secretary. She will also take on the role of minister for women and equalities.
More to follow.
