Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether the Children's Social Care National Implementation Board has had discussions with co-operatives operating in the social care sector.

The National Implementation Board has provided advice and challenge on delivering reform to the children’s social care system. The Board is comprised of individuals with skills in delivering transformational change, sector expertise, and direct experience of the children’s social care system. Members of the Board engage with a wide range of stakeholders and delivery partners through their individual roles and draw upon their experiences and knowledge of the sector to inform discussions at the Board.