Children in care 'housed far from home'

Nearly half of youngsters cared for in England's children's homes are in places far from their home and family. The education secretary has criticised the "indefensible" practice of sending troubled children to "far-flung" children's homes, many in tough areas. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-24080017#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa