Written questions

Foster Care

2026-06-02 · Department for Education · 6664 · Official question

Luke Myer

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department is aware of any cases in the last five years where a child was placed in the primary care of an individual who is a registered sex offender.

Answer

The department does not collect data on children placed in households where an individual is a registered sex offender.We collect data on children’s serious incidents that involve death or serious harm to a child where abuse or neglect is known or suspect...