Timpson names councils with low Staying Put take-up

Neil Puffett
Tuesday, February 2, 2016

There are at least five local authorities in England where no young people in foster care have remained in their placement past the age of 18 during the last year, children's minister Edward Timpson has revealed.

Children's minister Edward Timpson gave details of take-up levels of Staying Put in council areas in response to a parliamentary question. Picture: UK Parliament
Children's minister Edward Timpson gave details of take-up levels of Staying Put in council areas in response to a parliamentary question. Picture: UK Parliament

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