[F1118A Duties of LEA in respect of childcareE+W
(1)A local education authority shall review annually the sufficiency of childcare provision for their area.
(2)In carrying out a review for the purposes of subsection (1), a local education authority—
(a)may have regard to any facilities which they expect to be available outside their area for providing childcare; and
(b)shall have regard to any guidance given from time to time by the Secretary of State.
(3)A local education authority shall also establish and maintain a service providing information to the public relating to the provision of childcare and related services in their area.
(4)In relation to the function, form and content of a service established and maintained under subsection (3), a local education authority shall have regard to any guidance given from time to time by the Secretary of State.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 118A inserted (1.10.2002 for E. and 31.3.2003 for W. ) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), ss. 149(1), 216 (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2002/2439, art. 3 (with Sch.); S.I. 2002/3185, art. 5, Sch. Pt. II