Question follow-through · 16854

Foster Care: Sutton Coldfield

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent steps her Department has taken to support the work of (a) emergency and (b) short term foster carers in Royal Sutton Coldfield.

answeredDepartment for Education

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Answering body
Department for Education
Tabled
8 Jul 2026
Target answer date
13 Jul 2026
Answer
15 Jul 2026 · 7 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 8 Jul 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent steps her Department has taken to support the work of (a) emergency and (b) short term foster carers in Royal Sutton Coldfield.

  2. 13 Jul 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 15 Jul 2026

    Answer published

    The department recognises the incredible work and commitment of emergency and short-term foster carers in providing stability and support for children.Foster carers play an essential role in children’s lives, and the department remains committed to streng...

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Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.

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Childcare: Sutton Coldfield

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