The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill insists that improving outcomes for care-experienced children is a shared public duty. By extending corporate parenting responsibilities beyond local authorities to all government departments and public bodies, the Bill recognises that children in care and care leavers need every single public body to be looking out for them and give them support.

Corporate parenting is both a legal and moral duty, requiring public services to act in the best interests of these children – supporting their education, health, safety, wellbeing and long-term aspirations. It is not just about helping them navigate the care system, but ensuring they have every opportunity to thrive beyond it.