Source · Select Committees · Education Committee
Recommendation 20
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Collect DfE data distinguishing out-of-area child placements by reasons of interest versus capacity.
Conclusion
The Department for Education should collect data on the proportion of children who are placed out of area because it is in their own interests compared with those placed out of area due to capacity issues, so that the situation can be properly monitored and any improvements can be recognised. (Recommendation, Paragraph 47)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 17 October 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗