House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Children's Social Care Update
12 February 2020 · Department for Education
Proposed by Gavin Williamson Con Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge
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At a glance
Key points
- The minister is providing an update on the government's plans to improve children's social care.
- A review of children's social care will be independently led and focus on the experiences of those who have needed a social worker.
- A consultation is being launched to ban independent and semi-independent placements for children under 16.
Issue summary
The minister is providing an update on the government's plans to improve children's social care and ensure better support, protection, and outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.
Action requested
The minister announces a review of children’s social care that will be bold and broad, independently led, and focused on the experiences of those who have needed a social worker and been in care. Additionally, a consultation is being launched to ban independent and semi-independent placements for children under 16 and to introduce new checks and balances into the system.
Key facts
- The review will be bold and broad, focusing on improving outcomes for vulnerable children.
- A consultation is open until April 8th regarding banning independent and semi-independent placements for children under age 16.
- In 2018-19, 660 children aged under 16 were placed in independent or semi-independent settings.