Children in Care: Safety
2026-07-13 · Department for Education · HL1963 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to prevent children in care from being moved to areas that do not reflect their cultural, racial, linguistic, or religious identity or community.
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...