However, researchers have said that more needs to be done to ensure the safety of children who are placed far from home.
Furthermore, the research has been published as the government introduced new rules this month to stop councils “routinely” placing children miles away from home.
In 2012, almost 4,900 children were accommodated in residential children’s homes, with 46 per cent placed outside their local authority area.
Local authorities say they are taking this approach to stop risky behaviour, child sexual exploitation, offending behaviour, and involvement with gangs and guns.
The strategy is detailed in new research from the Thomas Coram Research Unit (TCRU) at the Institute of Education in London.
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