Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 18933
Young Carers: Education and Employment
Tabled: 14 July 2026
Answered: 18 July 2026
Question
John Milne
Liberal Democrat — Horsham
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether the Government plans to add young carers to the data which local authorities must provide in relation to 'Participation in education, training and NEET' for 16 and 17 year olds.
Answer
Josh MacAlisterLocal authorities already have statutory duties to identify, track and support young people, including those not in education, employment or training (NEET). They collect characteristic data such as sex, ethnicity, special educational needs and young care...
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