Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 60223

Prisoners: Parents

Tabled: 16 June 2025
Answered: 25 June 2025

Question

Mr Richard Holden

Conservative — Basildon and Billericay

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what guidance her Department issues to schools on identifying and supporting children whose parents are in custody; whether there is any additional guidance when no formal notification is received from other ag

Answer

Janet Daby
The government has a key mission to break down the barriers to opportunity for every child, which is why we are committed to identifying children affected by parental imprisonment and ensuring they get the community support they need to thrive.This govern...
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