Part I Provision of services for families

[SCHEDULE 2 Support for Children and Families Provided by Local Authorities in England]

Sections 17, 23, 29

Part I Provision of services for families

[Application to local authorities in England

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(1)     This Schedule applies only in relation to local authorities in England.

(2)     Accordingly, unless the contrary intention appears, a reference in this Schedule to a local authority means a local authority in England.]

Identification of children in need and provision of information

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(1)     Every local authority shall take reasonable steps to identify the extent to which there are children in need within their area.

(2)     Every local authority shall—

(a)     publish information—

(i)     about services provided by them under sections 17, 18, [20] [and 23D]; and

(ii)     where they consider it appropriate, about the provision by others (including, in particular, voluntary organisations) of services which the authority have power to provide under those sections; and

(b)     take such steps as are reasonably practicable to ensure that those who might benefit from the services receive the information relevant to them.

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Maintenance of a register of disabled children

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(1)     Every local authority shall open and maintain

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