Plus: Johnson, not a populist. Hunt’s beside manner. Lewis and his highly professional CCHQ team. And: the courage of 16 year old Ajay.
Thousands more are spending Christmas denied the chance that adoption would offer them of a permanent, loving home.
High educational standards are essential, but the most disadvantaged children also need help with workplace skills and social capital.
We are united by our belief in individual freedom, social and personal responsibility and our passion to see everyone have the opportunity to achieve their potential.
“I want more children in our country to have a good start in life and a chance to be part of a warm and loving family home.”
This week, we’re announcing the first 14 Regional Adoption Agencies – which together cover over 100 local authorities and a large majority of Voluntary Adoption Agencies.
More children are stuck in care than when David Cameron became Prime Minister.
Every year, about a thousand children in care move school at least once a term. That instability makes a difficult situation far worse.
We will establish, where Councils are unable or unwilling to do so, Regional Adoption Agencies to match children with the right family for them more quickly.
Ministers must consult and build alliances before rushing ahead with more ambitious reforms.