Parents: Prisoners
2026-07-07 · Department for Education · 17086 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether parents will be informed when information relating to their imprisonment is shared with local authorities under the pilot scheme for children with a parent in prison.
Answer
The government has a manifesto commitment to recognise and support children affected by parental imprisonment, as part of the government’s mission to break down barriers to opportunity and enable all children to achieve and thrive. Pilots to progress this...