Written questions

Children in Care: Relationships and Sex Education

2026-07-13 · Department for Education · HL1961 · Official question

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that children in care are supported to develop the skills, confidence, and security to develop and maintain healthy relationships.

Answer

The department welcomes Become's report ‘Gone Too Far’ and its focus on getting the voices of those with care experience heard. While some out-of-area placements are necessary to meet a child's individual needs or keep them safe, we know that living far f...