Children in Care: Safety
2026-07-13 · Department for Education · HL1964 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure girls in care who have been moved far from their home communities receive consistent and regular oversight and support from social work professionals.
Answer
The department welcomes Become's report ‘Gone Too Far’ and its focus on getting the voices of those with care experience heard. While some out-of-area placements are necessary to meet a child's individual needs or keep them safe, we know that living far f...