Cabinet-Level Minister for Children
The Inquiry recommends that the UK government creates a cabinet-level ministerial position for children. The Inquiry recommends that the Welsh Government ensures that there is cabinet-level ministerial responsibility for children.
Response
Accepted
Response
AcceptedWe accept the importance of placing the best interests of the child front and centre in policy and decision making at the highest level of Government. This role is already fulfilled through the work of the Secretary of State for Education.
The Secretary of State for Education is the Cabinet minister for children. A new Keeping Children Safe ministerial board will drive and mainstream the strong collective cross-Government focus on children's wellbeing, safety and opportunity, bringing together Ministers from departments with a key role on issues affecting children. The Board will lead the delivery of the Keeping Children Safe pillar of the Government's opportunity mission.
Progress Timeline
Secretary of State for Education designated as Cabinet minister for children. New Keeping Children Safe ministerial board established to coordinate cross-government action on child protection.