Source · Select Committees · Education Committee
Recommendation 63
63
Acknowledged
Make funding available for a national survey on different types of child abuse and neglect.
Conclusion
The Department for Education should make funding available for a national survey on the prevalence of the different types of abuse and neglect, to improve its understanding of these issues and inform the development of future policy interventions. (Recommendation, Paragraph 156)
Government Response Summary
The government will continue working with ONS and other bodies to explore further opportunities to strengthen the evidence base on abuse and neglect, without committing to funding a national survey.
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
Recognising the importance of strengthening the evidence base on abuse and neglect, the Department will continue working with ONS and other government bodies to explore further opportunities for progress. These efforts aim to inform policy and improve support for children and young people by providing a clearer picture of the prevalence and nature of abuse and neglect across the country.