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Looked after children - additional functions of the responsible authority Duty
- Description
- It is the duty of each local authority to take reasonable steps to keep in touch with a relevant child for whom they are the responsible authority, whether he is within their area or not; to appoint a personal adviser for each relevant child; and to carry out an assessment of his needs (where there is not already a pathway plan) with a view to determining what advice, assistance and support it would be appropriate for them to provide
- Modified
- 24 Jul 2015
- Status
- Live
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- requires
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