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Second Report - Educational poverty: how children in residential care have been let down and what to do about it
Education Committee
HC 57
Published 8 July 2022
Government response
Third Special Report - Educational poverty: how children in residential care have been let down and what to do about it: Government response to the Committee’s Second Report · published 10 Nov 2022
Recommendations & Conclusions
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Conclusion
Not Addressed
There is a cliff-edge in Pupil Premium Plus funding when a looked-after pupil turns
Conclusion
There is a cliff-edge in Pupil Premium Plus funding when a looked-after pupil turns
Government Response Summary
The government repeats the committee's conclusion without providing a response.
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Recommendation
Not Addressed
We have highlighted the need for clear sanctions for schools who refuse to admit looked-after...
Recommendation
We have highlighted the need for clear sanctions for schools who refuse to admit looked-after pupils, enforced through the impact on the school’s Ofsted judgement. We have also highlighted the need for much quicker decisions to be made by the …
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Government Response Summary
The government responds by restating existing policy that looked-after children have priority in school admissions and statutory guidance advises prioritizing schools judged 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by Ofsted. It does not address the recommendations for clear sanctions, quicker Schools Adjudicator decisions, or a new backstop power.
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Recommendation
Not Addressed
The Department must ensure looked-after children are quickly able to access vital mental health support...
Recommendation
The Department must ensure looked-after children are quickly able to access vital mental health support services in a timely way despite being placed out-of-area or moved around. The child must not be disadvantaged in terms of waiting times if they …
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Government Response Summary
The government repeated the committee's recommendation without response.
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Conclusion
Not Addressed
Para 100
The Government’s SEND reforms must move towards a less adversarial system that places less strain...
Conclusion
The Government’s SEND reforms must move towards a less adversarial system that places less strain on children and families.
Government Response Summary
The government repeats the committee's conclusion without providing a response.
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Conclusion
Not Addressed
Para 106
Over 90% of SEND tribunal decisions are made in favour of the parent and child.
Conclusion
Over 90% of SEND tribunal decisions are made in favour of the parent and child. But where a child with SEND lives in residential care, and does not have a school place or Education, Health and Care plan that meets …
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Government Response Summary
The government repeats the committee's conclusion without providing a response.
Department for Education
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Conclusion
Not Addressed
Para 113
41% of care leavers aged 19–21 are not in education, employment or training, up from...
Conclusion
41% of care leavers aged 19–21 are not in education, employment or training, up from 39% in 2020. This is a shameful reflection of an education and careers system that routinely—and without consequences—fails far too many looked-after children. Too often, …
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Government Response Summary
The government repeated the committee's conclusion without response.
Department for Education
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