Foster Care
Commons · Question 26010 · Tabled 1 Sep 2026 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 9 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Jim Shannon
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to ensure that commissioning practices do not disadvantage Independent Fostering Agencies when identifying the most appropriate placement for a child.
Answer
Answered by Josh MacAlister, 9 Sep 2026
Fostering is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.The department recognises the impact that lengthy allegations investigations can have on foster carers and the children they care for. Through the proposed new Fost...