Department for Education: Kinship Care
Commons · Question 35859 · Tabled 5 Mar 2025 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 23 Mar 2025
Question
Asked by Chris Bloore
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department offers (a) paid time off work and (b) other support to employees who become kinship carers.
Answer
Answered by Janet Daby, 23 Mar 2025
The department introduced Kinship leave and pay in November 2024. Other support available within the department includes access to an Employee Assistance Programme, staff networks, Mental Health First Aiders and the ability to request flexible working.