Source · Select Committees · Education Committee
Recommendation 28
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Positive innovations and good practice, including Mockingbird model, support foster carers.
Conclusion
There are many positive examples of innovation and good practice in local authorities to support foster carers. In particular, we heard clear support for the Mockingbird model and were interested to hear of the Room Makers scheme to enable carers to renovate and expand their homes. We 86 welcome the additional funding for foster care placements announced in the Spending Review and look forward to seeing further detail as to how this funding will be spent. (Conclusion, Paragraph 72)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 17 October 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗