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<p>Looked-after children should only be placed far from home where this is in their
best interests. To improve practice in this area the Government has amended regulations
so that:</p><ul><li>the Director of Children’s Services must approve that the decision
to place a child at a distance from their home is the best decision for the child
and that there will be ongoing support for them;</li><li>the local authority making
the placement must consult with the authority in which the home is located before
making the decision to place the child there. This consultation should include the
quality of the home and the services available for the child.</li></ul>
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