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The Minister of State, Department for Education (Baroness Smith of Malvern) (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 28 October 2024

Debate

Unregistered Children’s Homes: Fees

Contribution

My Lords, profiteering from vulnerable children in care is unacceptable. Children must live in safe, high-quality homes, which is why it is a legal requirement for children’s homes to register with Ofsted. This means that they can be inspected and children are safe, and that where there are failings, they are addressed. We will strengthen regulation through the children’s well-being Bill so that children’s social care delivers high-quality outcomes for looked-after children at a sustainable cost to the taxpayer.

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