Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 51013

Children in Care: Mental Health Services

Tabled: 8 May 2025
Answered: 21 May 2025
Named Day

Question

Samantha Niblett

LabourSouth Derbyshire

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department plans to take to ensure good quality therapy for care experienced children in a timely manner that meets the needs of families.

Answer

Janet Daby
The Care Planning, Placement and Case Review (England) Regulations 2010 require an assessment of the health needs for every child when they enter care and a plan devised to address their needs. Together with the Department of Health and Social Care, the d...

This is an extract from the Parliament API. Search the full answer on Parliament.uk (UIN 51013) →