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Department for Education: Kinship Care

Asked by Chris BlooreLabourDepartment for EducationTabled Answered 23 March 2025UIN 35859

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department offers (a) paid time off work and (b) other support to employees who become kinship carers.

Answered by Janet Daby

The department introduced Kinship leave and pay in November 2024. Other support available within the department includes access to an Employee Assistance Programme, staff networks, Mental Health First Aiders and the ability to request flexible working.

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