PART 2Assessments of need and pathway plans

Pathway plans

6.—(1) A pathway plan prepared under section 23B(3) (relevant children) or 23CA(3) must be prepared as soon as possible after the assessment of needs referred to in regulation 5 is completed.

(2) The pathway plan must include, in particular—

(a)in the case of a plan prepared under section 23B(3), the matters referred to in Schedule 1, and

(b)in the case of a plan prepared under section 23CA, the matters referred to in paragraphs 1 to 4 of Schedule 1.

(3) The pathway plan must, in relation to each of the matters included in it by virtue of paragraph (2), set out—

(a)the manner in which the responsible authority propose to meet the needs of the relevant or former relevant child, and

(b)the date by which, and by whom, any action required to implement any aspect of the pathway plan will be carried out.

(4) The pathway plan must be recorded in writing.