Many said they were sad to see her go and praised her work, describingher as a 'champion' for high-quality early childhood education andchildcare and admiring her dedication to delivering Sure Startchildren's centres and the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Critics of the EYFS, the Open Eye campaign, also praised her energy andcommitment.
Ms Hughes had been minister for children and families since 2005.
In a letter to the Prime Minister she said, 'I would not have chosen thecurrent appalling climate to announce my decision when so many membersare resigning for reasons to do with their Parliamentary allowances. Iwant to make it absolutely clear that this has nothing whatsoever to dowith my decision or the reason for making it public now.'
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