The Care Leavers (England) Regulations 2010

Regulation 6

SCHEDULE 1 Matters to be dealt with in the pathway plan and review

1.  The nature and level of contact and personal support to be provided, and by whom, to the child or young person.

2.  A detailed plan for the education or training of the child or young person.

3.  How the responsible authority will assist the child or young person in relation to employment or other purposeful activity or occupation.

4.  Contingency plans for action to be taken by the responsible authority should the pathway plan for any reason cease to be effective.

5.  Details of the accommodation the child or young person is to occupy (including an assessment of its suitability in the light of the child’s or young person’s needs, and details of the considerations taken into account in assessing that suitability).

6.  The support to be provided to enable the child or young person to develop and sustain appropriate family and social relationships.

7.  A programme to develop the practical and other skills necessary for the child or young person to live independently.

8.  The financial support to be provided to the child or young person, in particular where it is to be provided to meet accommodation and maintenance needs.

9.  The health needs, including any mental health needs, of the child or young person, and how they are to be met.

10.  Details of the arrangements made by the authority to meet the child’s needs in relation to identity with particular regard to their religious persuasion, racial origin and cultural and linguistic background.

Regulation 9

SCHEDULE 2 Matters to be considered in determining the suitability of accommodation

1.  In respect of the accommodation, the—

(a) facilities and services provided,

(b) state of repair,

(c) safety,

(d) location,

(e) support,

(f) tenancy status, and

(g) the financial commitments involved for the relevant child and their affordability.

2.  In respect of the relevant child, their—

(a) views about the accommodation,

(b) understanding of their rights and responsibilities in relation to the accommodation, and

(c) understanding of funding arrangements.