Young Carers: Education and Employment
Commons · Question 18933 · Tabled 14 Jul 2026 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 18 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by John Milne
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether the Government plans to add young carers to the data which local authorities must provide in relation to 'Participation in education, training and NEET' for 16 and 17 year olds.
Answer
Answered by Josh MacAlister, 18 Jul 2026
Local authorities already have statutory duties to identify, track and support young people, including those not in education, employment or training (NEET). They collect characteristic data such as sex, ethnicity, special educational needs and young care...