Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 18933

Young Carers: Education and Employment

Tabled: 14 July 2026
Answered: 18 July 2026

Question

John Milne

Liberal DemocratHorsham

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 MacAlister
Local 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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