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<p>The EU Settlement Scheme is the responsibility of the Home Office, however the
Department for Education has been working closely with them on the design and operation
of the EU Settlement Scheme, including work in 5 local authorities to test the application
process before it was rolled out nationally.</p><p> </p><p>The testing was useful
in identifying changes needed to reflect the issues faced by this vulnerable group
of children and young people. This included issues associated with a lack of relevant
identity documents, which have subsequently been addressed by the Home Office.</p><p>
</p><p>The Department for Education has worked with the Home Office to ensure that
information has been shared widely with local authorities and with other interested
organisations to ensure that action is taken with respect to all eligible children
and young people. This has included the production and distribution of specific guidance
for local authorities to assist them with their responsibilities to support children
in care and care leavers.</p><p> </p><p>The department remains committed to working
closely with the Home Office to monitor uptake of the EU Settlement Scheme and to
ensure that the needs of looked-after children and care leavers are considered as
a priority.</p><p> </p>
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