Member

Amendment 53 tabled by the noble Baroness, Lady Barran, includes education in the purpose of this accommodation. I wholeheartedly agree with the noble Baroness and other noble Lords that it is so important that where children are subject to restrictions on their liberty, they can still access education and it remains a focus for those caring for them in their recovery. There are substantial existing requirements on local authorities and others to ensure that all children in care can access education to help them achieve and thrive. However, we acknowledge that the quality and quantity of education for these children is variable—arguably, not good enough—and therefore we are working with the sector to understand promising practice and, via the pilots, will work with local areas to understand how their offer can be bolstered.