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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 12 June 2025

Debate

Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill

Contribution

Amendment 95 in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Tyler, Amendment 96 in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Barran, and Amendment 97 in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Farmer, probe whether there are sufficient requirements on local authorities to publish information about the services they offer to care leavers in relation to financial literacy and entitlements, health support and maintaining and strengthening family and social relationships respectively. My noble friend Lady Smith had an OQ on financial literacy earlier today. I am not sure whether noble Members were in the House to hear it, but from personal experience I can say that it is so often the first ask when young people, particularly those on the edge of leaving care, are asked what would make a difference to their lives: financial readiness, awareness and education. To emphasise the point, we also have the curriculum review taking place, which will report in the autumn. I understand that these matters will be picked up for recommendations in that review.

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