Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 90315
Kinship Care
Tabled: 12 November 2025
Answered: 20 November 2025
Question
Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
Labour — Slough
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent discussions she has had with local authorities on the (a) services and (b) level of financial support provided to kinship carers.
Answer
Josh MacAlisterLocal authorities have powers to provide a range of services, including financial support, to help children and families. They are best placed to decide what support is needed and any payments should follow their assessment models. The government does not...
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