Pledge on children

Crewe and Nantwich Chronicle

 

Crewe and Nantwich Mp, Edward Timpson, recounted his childhood experiences at a meeting for looked-after children.

The MP chaired the first meeting of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Looked After Children and Care Leavers since the election.

He talked of his parents fostering ove 80 children and said the group aimed to influence the Government to make sure that children get “the best opportunity, whatever their start in life.”

Mr Timpson said: “I’m determined that this group will be driven by the children in our care system and by those that have left but want the experience of those that follow to be better.

“I’m writing to all MPs to encourage them to contact their own constituents who have experience of the care system so they can learn first-hand what great work is done for children in care as well as where we must make more progress and improvements.”

Minister for Children from the Department for education Tim Loughton will attend the next meeting after the summer recess.

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