Written Question·Department for Education·UIN HL1960

Children in Care: Safety

Tabled: 13 July 2026
Answered: 27 July 2026

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the report by Become, Gone Too Far: How being moved far away puts care-experienced girls at risk, published in July 2026; and what assessment they have made of the risks posed by distant pl

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...
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