A question on #Pupils #Carers tabled by Lord Watson of Invergowrie on 19-12-2024 has been answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern.

Heading: Pupils: Carers
Question ID: 1751929
UIN: HL3703
House: Lords
Date tabled: 2024-12-19
Asking Member ID: 1241
Asking Member display name: Lord Watson of Invergowrie
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Question text: To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to help local authorities and schools regularly to monitor and support the attendance of young carers.
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Date answered: 2025-01-06
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Answering Member ID: 269
Answering Member display name: Baroness Smith of Malvern
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Answering Member Twitter reference: Baroness Smith of Malvern
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Answer text: This government is committed to breaking down the barriers to opportunity for all young people. This includes young carers, who provide a critical role caring for their loved ones but are all too often hidden from view.The department’s expectations of loc...
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Answering body ID: 60
Answering body name: Department for Education
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