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Family Courts: Schools

Commons · Question 106233 · Tabled 15 Jan 2026 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 23 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by James MacCleary

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to ensure schools report safeguarding concerns during family court proceedings.

Answer

Answered by Josh MacAlister, 23 Jan 2026

Keeping children safe is an absolute priority for this government, and schools and colleges play a critical role in this. They are supported by the statutory guidance, 'Keeping children safe in education' (KCSIE), which all schools and colleges must hav...