Written question asked by Ayoub Khan (Independent (affiliation)) on Wednesday, 9 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 11 September 2026. It was answered by Josh MacAlister (Labour) on Wednesday, 16 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Education. Ofsted was asked to reply.

Children in Care

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many (a) civil monetary penalties, (b) warning notices and (c) prosecutions have been issued or commenced in relation to the operation of unregistered children's homes since the commencement of the relevant provisions of the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026; and what steps she is taking with Ofsted to prevent companies receiving financial benefit from operating such provision.

Answer: This is a matter for His Majesty's Chief Inspector, Sir Martyn Oliver. Ofsted holds the information requested. I have asked him to write to the hon. Member for Birmingham Perry Barr and a copy of his reply will be placed in the Libraries of both Houses.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 28668
Session: 2026-27
Related items: Deposited Paper DEP2026-0597
Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Deposited papers
House of Commons
Subjects: Children in care Care homes Companies Finance Regulation Registration Ofsted
Legislation: Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk