Source · Select Committees · Education Committee
Recommendation 34
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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.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
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.