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Further push to help unaccompanied asylum seeking children

The National Transfer Scheme becomes mandatory for all local authorities with children’s services.
- Updated: 15 February 2022
National Transfer Scheme to become mandatory for all local authorities

Children’s services across the UK have been informed of our intention to temporarily mandate the scheme.
- Updated: 23 November 2021
Changes to the National Transfer Scheme

Changes to the National Transfer Scheme will ensure responsibility for unaccompanied children seeking asylum will be more fairly distributed.
- Updated: 10 June 2021
Funding boost for councils looking after asylum seeking children

The Home Office has announced a funding boost of over £30 million for local authorities looking after unaccompanied asylum seeking children.
- Updated: 8 May 2019

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