Looked After Children (Distance Placements) Bill

This bill regulates how local authorities can place lookedafter children (children in care) in residential placements far from their home area. It sets rules about distance thresholds, consultation requirements, and safeguarding measures when councils place children in care homes or foster placements outside their local region. The bill aims to keep children closer to their families, schools, and support networks while ensuring proper oversight when distant placements are necessary. It introduces new duties for local authorities to justify and monitor these placements.