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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Children’s Social Care

Monday 9 September 2024 · 3 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Josh MacAlister thanked the Minister for her response regarding the independent review of children's social care published two years ago.
  • The Government is considering the recommendations of the independent review and has committed to a children's wellbeing Bill as part of its reform programme.
  • George Freeman asked the Minister to reassure him that the Budget will support the network introduced by the previous Government to address issues in early years education.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Josh MacAlister Lab Whitehaven and Workington
Children & Families
Context

The MP noted the publication of an independent review two years ago, which called for a radical reset of the children's social care system. The previous government took some steps but failed to realize full potential.

Question

I thank the Minister for her answer. Two years since I published the independent review of children's social care, calling for a radical reset urgently needed. Since election, those involved in the review have been in touch with me expressing hope that we will deliver on the ambition. Do the Government intend to prioritise resources needed to implement the review in the upcoming spending review?

Answer from Janet Daby

The Government is considering the independent review as part of our reform programme. Children's social care is a priority, evidenced by the commitment to the children's wellbeing Bill announced in July. A full programme for delivery will be produced to support this commitment.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The specific resources required and prioritisation in the upcoming spending review were not addressed.

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Q2 Josh MacAlister Lab Whitehaven and Workington
Children & Families
Context

The MP highlighted the independent review of children's social care published over two years ago, which called for a radical reset. The previous government took some steps but did not fully realize its potential.

Question

I thank the Minister for her answer. It is just over two years since I published the independent review of children's social care, calling for a radical reset urgently needed. Since election, those involved in the review have been in touch with me expressing hope that we will deliver on ambition. Do Government intend to prioritise resources needed to implement the review in spending review?

Answer from Janet Daby

The Government is considering the independent review as part of our reform programme. Children's social care is a priority, evidenced by commitment to the children's wellbeing Bill announced in July. Full programme for delivery will be produced to support this commitment.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific resources required and prioritisation in spending review not addressed.

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Q3 George Freeman Con Mid Norfolk
Mental Health Children & Families
Context

The MP highlighted complex issues around early years during the pandemic, including lack of preparation and learning difficulties. Schools are dealing with these challenges.

Question

In Norfolk as in many areas, we saw during pandemic some hugely complicated issues around early years, including lack of preparation and learning difficulties that schools deal with. Will Minister reassure me that Budget will pay attention to supporting network—supporting previous Government's introduction of early years—and integrating better mental health support, learning difficulty support and social care support? In end, children need only one network of support.

Answer from Janet Daby

Thanked Member for challenges experienced by young people and children. If had crystal ball would explain spending review but introducing children's wellbeing Bill will bring clarity to Government reforms. Spending review will reveal Budget.

Not addressed: The specific actions and details regarding the forthcoming budget were not provided, only a vague statement about future clarity.

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