Common use of LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK Clause in Contracts

LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK. The Children Act 1989 and its support regulations and statutory guidance place a legal duty on local authorities to provide support for care leavers. The local authority is the “corporate parent” for children in care and therefore has a responsibility for their wellbeing. The precise level of care required by each care leaver will depend on their assessed needs and on their leaving care “status”, as defined by statute.

LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK. The Children Act 1989 and its support regulations and statutory guidance place a legal duty on local authorities to provide support for care leavers. The local authority is the “corporate parent” for children in care and therefore has a responsibility for their wellbeing. The precise level of care required by each care leaver experienced young person will depend on their assessed needs and on their leaving care “status”, as defined by statute.