LAMI-23
Response
Historic
AI-assessed
Notify receiving authority of out-of-area child placements and retain responsibility
Recommendation
If social services place a child in accommodation in another local authority area, they must notify that local authority’s social services department of the placement. Unless specifically agreed in writing at team manager level by both authorities or above, the placing authority must retain responsibility for the child concerned.
Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
According to statutory guidance and regulations for children in care, including the 'Care Planning, Placement and Case Review (England) Regulations 2010,' placing authorities must notify the host local authority of out-of-area placements. The placing authority generally retains responsibility for the child unless specific written agreements are made at a senior level.
How was this assessed?
Assessed by gemini-2.5-flash on 19 Mar 2026
Checked data held on this site (government responses, progress updates, independent evidence)
External sources searched: www.gov.uk, www.legislation.gov.uk, hansard.parliament.uk
This recommendation requires implementation across many organisations. The assessment reflects central policy response, not adoption in individual organisations.
Jurisdiction
UK-wide
Response
Historic
Response
HistoricNo government response recorded.
Recommendation age
23.2 yrs
Last formal update
No formal updates