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Deferred
41% of looked-after children are placed outside of their local area, and 8,098 children had...
Conclusion
41% of looked-after children are placed outside of their local area, and 8,098 children had at least two placement moves over 12 months. A system that is working well does not boast these numbers. Frequent placement moves are destabilising for the child, and all too often result in missed education, especially when the child is placed outside of their local area.
Government Response Summary
The government recognizes the importance of placements being close to the child's home and will consider this as part of its wider work to develop an implementation strategy to the care review.
Paragraph Reference
86
Government Response
Deferred
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government
Deferred
The department wants all looked-after children to be cared for in placements that best suit their individual needs, and recognises the importance of those placements being as close to their home area as possible–so they can remain close to their friends, family, and local services. This will be considered as part of our wider work to develop an implementation strategy to the care review.
Source
Committee
Education Committee
Inquiry
Children's Homes
Addressee Bodies
Department for Education
Timeline
Recommendation age
3.9 yrs
Report published
08 Jul 2022