Children in Care: Safety
2026-07-13 · Department for Education · HL1962 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to reduce the number of girls in care moved far from their communities in circumstances where it is not in their best interests.
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...