Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 13470

Care Leavers: Finance

Tabled: 11 November 2024

Answered: 19 November 2024

Question

Munira Wilson

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what plans her Department has to continue funding the Staying Close programme after April 2025.

Answer

Janet Daby

This government is committed to providing support for care leavers to ensure they have the practical and emotional support they need as they move towards independence. The department is currently providing £23 million this financial year for 47 local auth...

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