Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove has today (22 June) announced that the scheme “will allow eligible children and minors under the age of 18 who have already applied to come to the UK without a parent or guardian.”
Steve Crocker, president of the Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS) has criticised the government after it failed to provide guidance to local authorities alongside its announcement.
In a brief statement on the changes, which will impact around 1,000 lone under 18s who have previously applied for the scheme, Gove said that they will “enable a child to apply for a visa if they have proof of parental consent”.
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