Explanatory Note
(This note is not part of the Regulations.)
These Regulations make provision about support for children and young people aged 16 and over who are, or have been, looked after by an authority.
Regulations 2 and 3 prescribe further categories of children to whom authorities will, or as the case may be, will not, owe additional duties as provided for in Part IV of the Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995, as amended by the Children (Leaving Care) Act (Northern Ireland) 2002.
Regulations 4 to 9 make provision about the assessment of needs, the preparation and review of pathway plans, and the keeping of records. Regulation 10 makes provision about assistance with education and training, and accommodation.
Regulation 11 prescribes the functions of a personal adviser. Regulation 12 amends the Representations Procedure (Children) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996.