Children Act 1989, Cross Heading: Discharge of orders is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 05 March 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
17(1)The court may discharge any education supervision order on the application of—E+W
(a)the child concerned;
(b)a parent of his; or
(c)[F1the local authority designated in the order].
(2)On discharging an education supervision order, the court may direct the local authority within whose area the child lives, or will live, to investigate the circumstances of the child.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 3 para. 17(1)(c) substituted (5.5.2010) by The Local Education Authorities and Children's Services Authorities (Integration of Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1158), arts. 1, 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 37(14)(a)
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 3 Pt. III para. 17 wholly in force at 14.10.1991 see s. 108(2)(3) and S.I. 1991/828, art. 3(2)
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