Written questions

Children and Young People: Temporary Accommodation

Commons · Question 107513 · Tabled 21 Jan 2026 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 30 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by Josh Babarinde

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department provides guidance to local authorities on ensuring that children and young people moving into temporary accommodation are supported to make necessary changes to personal information and c

Answer

Answered by Josh MacAlister, 30 Jan 2026

Schools and colleges in England must follow the ‘Keeping children safe in education’ 2025 statutory guidance when carrying out their duties to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. Local authorities have a statutory duty to ensure that all childr...