Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund

Debate between Janet Daby and Josh Fenton-Glynn

Tuesday 1st April 2025 Commons Chamber

[Janet Daby]

I thank the hon. Member for sharing that information regarding John. I would like to think that many children are being protected from certain information so that it does not cause them further anxiety. I am delighted that we have been able to confirm that there will be £50 million for the adoption and special guardianship support fund for 2025-26, and I absolutely understand the need to ensure that such funding is ongoing and delivered in a timely manner.

[Josh Fenton-Glynn (Calder Valley) (Lab)]

Last week, I had the honour of speaking to a parent who had cause to use the special guardianship service in Calder Valley. I know the anxiety that that has caused. Will the Minister confirm that the spending review will seek to provide more assurance that we will properly fund both children’s social care and the special guardianship service?

[Janet Daby]

We are always keenly working across Departments and within our Department with the Treasury to ensure that we can have enough funds to do the things that we would like to do in government.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Janet Daby and Josh Fenton-Glynn

Monday 10th March 2025 Commons Chamber

[Janet Daby]

This Government have an extremely challenging fiscal inheritance. There are tough choices to take on how funding should be prioritised to generate opportunities for young people to start fulfilling careers. Learners who have started will be funded to completion and we expect to make a final decision on effective apprenticeships shortly. We are committed to level 7 apprenticeships and to people continuing their education to a good standard.

[Josh Fenton-Glynn (Calder Valley) (Lab)]

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