SA Minister Jennifer Rankine resigns from Cabinet

The South Australian Education and Child Development Minister Jennifer Rankine has announced her resignation from Cabinet.

Ms Rankine said she would move to the backbench in order to spend more time with her family.

The Minister came under public scrutiny last year over child abuse cases within Families SA.

But she said the pressure has not influenced her decision.

"Anyone that knows my character knows that when there's something difficult to be done I don't shy away from that and I was asked at that time had I considered resigning and the very clear answer was no," she said.