Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 107193

Students: Housing

Tabled: 20 January 2026
Answered: 2 February 2026

Question

Will Stone

LabourSwindon North

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to provide additional financial support for (a) estranged students, (b) care leavers in higher education and (c) students without living parents in the context of the potential impact of the R

Answer

Josh MacAlister
This government recognises that independent students including care leavers, care experienced students and estranged students may require additional support to access higher education. As announced in the Post-16 Education and Skills white paper, we will ...

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