Oral Question·Department for Education
“What steps his Department is taking to attract science, technology, engineering and mathematics teachers to work in disadvantaged areas.”
Tabled: 18 October 2022Answered: 24 October 2022
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Education
Answer from Hansard
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business and Trade (Justin Madders)
We recognise the vital role that kinship carers play in caring for vulnerable children, and the challenges that many face in balancing that care with employment. We recently announced the largest ever investment in support for kinship carers: £40 million to trial a kinship allowance in up to 10 local authorities. We will also review the parental leave system to ensure that it best supports all working families, and work is already under way to plan for that delivery.