Speaking in parliament Timpson said DfE officials are currently "exploring various policy avenues" in order to help local authorities, schools and professionals improve the identification and support of young carers and their families.
"This will lead to a contribution from DfE setting out our vision and future plans which will be part of the cross-government Carers Strategy led by the Department of Health and due to be published by Summer 2017," he said.
Timpson said the plans are being drawn up based on the findings of its own research as well as a report published earlier this year by the children's commissioner for England, Anne Longfield.
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