Written questions

Children: Care Homes

2026-07-08 · Department for Education · HL1942 · Official question

Lord Watson of Invergowrie

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to increase (1) transparency, and (2) knowledge of the use of, unregistered children’s homes in England.

Answer

All homes which wholly or mainly look after children must be registered with Ofsted, to ensure effective oversight and inspection of homes where children in care live. Those which provide healthcare may also need to be registered with CQC.The use of unreg...