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19.—(1) In this Article—
“day care” means any form of care or supervised activity provided for children during the day (whether or not it is provided on a regular basis);
“supervised activity” means an activity supervised by a responsible person.
(2) Every authority shall provide such day care for children in need within the authority's area who are—
(a)aged five or under; and
(b)not yet attending schools,
as is appropriate.
(3) An authority may provide day care for children within the authority's area who satisfy the conditions mentioned in paragraph (2)(a) and (b) even though they are not in need.
(4) An authority may provide facilities (including training, advice, guidance and counselling) for those—
(a)caring for children in day care; or
(b)who at any time accompany such children while they are in day care.
(5) Every authority shall provide for children in need within the authority's area who are attending any school such care or supervised activities as is appropriate—
(a)outside school hours; and
(b)during school holidays.
(6) An authority may provide such care or supervised activities for children within the authority's area who are attending any school even though those children are not in need.
(7) Every authority shall, in carrying out its functions under this Article, have regard to any day care provided for children within the authority's area by a district council or [F1the Education Authority] or by other persons.
F1Words in art. 19(7) substituted (1.4.2015) by Education Act (Northern Ireland) 2014 (c. 12), Sch. 3 para. 14(1) (with Sch. 2 para. 4(3)); S.R. 2015/35, art. 2(b)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Art. 19 expiry of earlier affecting provision 2020 c. 7, Sch. 16 para. 16 (25.3.2022) by Coronavirus Act 2020 (c. 7), s. 89 (with s. 90)
C2Art. 19(2) restricted (temp.) (25.3.2020) by Coronavirus Act 2020 (c. 7), s. 87(1), Sch. 16 para. 16(11) (with ss. 88-90)
C3Art. 19(5) restricted (temp.) (25.3.2020) by Coronavirus Act 2020 (c. 7), s. 87(1), Sch. 16 para. 16(11) (with ss. 88-90)
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