Oral Question·Department for Education
“What assessment she has made of the potential impact of independent fostering agencies on fostering sufficiency in England.”
Tabled: 8 September 2026Answered: 14 September 2026
Asked by
Bob Blackman
Conservative — Harrow East
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Education
Answer from Hansard
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Education (Josh MacAlister)
We must expand fostering to create the 10,000 extra places in foster care for children that we need this Parliament. We are shaking up the system to deliver this through the fostering action plan, and independent fostering agencies can play their part, bringing fresh energy and supporting new fostering hubs.