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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Children’s Social Care

Monday 14 March 2022 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Scott Benton asked about steps to improve children's social care.
  • The Minister mentioned the independent review of children's social care launched in March 2021.
  • The Minister confirmed the 300 million funding for the Start for Life offer will support family hubs.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Scott Benton
Social Care
Context

The independent review of children's social care was launched in March 2021, aimed at reforming the services and systems.

Question

What steps is he taking to help improve children's social care?

Answer from Will Quince

We launched the independent review of children's social care in March 2021. It is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reform children's social care services and systems. We will see the review's final recommendations this spring and I look forward to responding in due course.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The question asked for specific steps being taken, but the answer only provided context about an ongoing review without specifying any actions or commitments.

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Q2 Scott Benton
Children & Families
Context

The first 1,001 days of a child's life are crucial for their health, wellbeing, and opportunities. Blackpool faces low health outcomes and educational attainment.

Question

Can my hon. Friend confirm that the £300 million funding for the new Start for Life offer will help to address these outcomes for children and families in my constituency?

Answer from Will Quince

My hon. Friend is absolutely right. Our family hubs programme is being developed in 75 local authorities, over and above the 12 in which the programme is already being rolled out, bringing together services for children of all ages and responding to the needs of the whole family. At its core is the Start for Life offer, which includes support for perinatal mental health and breastfeeding, as well parenting programmes. On top of that, there is the £200 million expansion to the Supporting Families programme.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The answer did not confirm if the specific £300 million funding will support families in his constituency; it only provided general details about family hubs and a different amount of funding (£200 million).

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