Open consultation
Updating foster care standards and guidance
Applies to England
Consultation description
The Department for Education is seeking views from:
- anyone working in fostering or related areas
- people with lived experience of fostering
The national fostering standards and guidance have been revised to simplify and update what fostering services should do.
We are consulting on proposed changes to the standards and guidance. This is to gather views on whether they are clear and effective in improving outcomes for children and young people.
We have set up a separate survey specifically for children and young people to share their views on the draft standards and guidance.
Updates to this page
Published 8 July 2026