SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 2U.K. Local Authority Support for Children and Families

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

Commencement Information

I1Sch. 2 wholly in force at 14.10.1991 see s. 108(2)(3) and S.I. 1991/828, art. 3(2)

Part IE+WProvision of Services for Families

Identification of children in need and provision of informationE+W

1(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 24; 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.

Commencement Information

I3Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 1 wholly in force at 14.10.1991 see s. 108(2)(3) and S.I. 1991/828, art. 3(2)