The Department for Education (DfE) has published its response to the Independent Review of Children’s Social Care – and there are implications for the sector.
The original review was summarised on the site back in May 2022, where Chris Hoyle noted it sought to level the playing field for care experienced students and applicants. So, which of its recommendations are to be taken up?
The good news is that DfE’s response commits the government to “reduce the gap in [higher education] participation starting in 2027 with a view to making it minimal by 2030″ and “increase the level of opportunity and support for care leavers in further and higher education”.
But as ever, the devil is in the detail – and several big questions arise from the language in this pledge.
