Early Day Motion 988

Children Heard and Seen

Tabled 19 October 2026 by Layla Moran

That this House congratulates Children Heard and Seen for winning the Lorraine Trailblazer Women of the Year award; celebrates the work they do for families across the United Kingdom, in particular providing support for children with a parent in prison; acknowledges how difficult it can be for children’s mental health whilst having a parent in prison; recognises the work of volunteers in holding specialist 1-1 support sessions to meet children’s needs whilst impacted by parental imprisonment; further recognises the need to raise awareness of children’s experiences; and calls on the Government to implement a formal process to identify and support children experiencing a parent in prison.

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