Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 82140

Pupils: Foster Care

Tabled: 14 October 2025

Answered: 4 November 2025

Named Day

Question

Sojan Joseph

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that the placement of children with new foster parents does not have a disruptive impact on their education.

Answer

Josh MacAlister

The government recognises the importance of continuity and stability throughout a looked-after child’s life.Under the care planning, placement and case review guidance and regulations, and Section 22c of the Children Act 1989, social workers, with the sup...

ⓘ

This is an extract from the Parliament API. Search the full answer on Parliament.uk (UIN 82140) →