Written questions

Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund

2026-07-15 · Department for Education · HL2231 · Official question

Lord Watson of Invergowrie

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what analysis they have undertaken of the average amount awarded per recipient through the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund in each financial year since 2015-16; and what assessment they have made of trends in

Answer

The department routinely reviews data relating to the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF). The average amount of funding per recipient increased from £2,336 in 2017/18 to £3,090 in 2024/25, reflecting changes in demand and the cost of t...