A Major Change to Temporary Accommodation: The New Duty to Notify Schools and Health Services
A Major Change to Temporary Accommodation: The New Duty to Notify Schools and…
A significant change to the way families with children are placed into temporary accommodation came into force in England on 1 September 2026. Under the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026, local housing authorities now have a statutory duty to take reasonable steps to notify relevant schools, GP practices and health visiting services when a child is placed into temporary accommodation.…