Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 16577

Foster Care: Pay

Tabled: 27 November 2024

Answered: 4 December 2024

Question

Jess Asato

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a statutory minimum fee framework for foster carers.

Answer

Janet Daby

I pay tribute to the vital efforts of foster carers, who carry out a challenging role that requires skill, dedication and love. Our policy statement, ‘Keeping Children Safe, Helping Families Thrive’ sets out our plans to recruit and retain more foster car...

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