Children Act 1989, Schedule 2, paragraph 19B

Preparation for ceasing to be looked after

SCHEDULE 2 SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES PROVIDED BY LOCAL AUTHORITIES IN ENGLAND

Definitions used in Schedule 2, paragraph 19B 3

local authority

“local authority” means, in relation to England ..., the council of a county, a metropolitan district, a London Borough or the Common Council of the City of London in relation to Wales, the council of a county or a county borough and, in relation to Scotland, a local authority within the meaning of section 1(2) of the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968 ;

Defined in s.105(1) · see it in the full Act
functions

“functions” includes powers and duties;

Defined in s.105(1) · see it in the full Act
eligible child

( 2 ) In sub-paragraph (1) “eligible child” means, subject to sub-paragraph (3), a child who—

Defined in Sch.2 para.19B(2) · see it in the full Act

Cases considering Schedule 2, paragraph 19B 33

R (on the application of G) (FC) (Appellant) v London Borough of Southwark (Respondents)

[2009] UKHL 26 · 20 May 2009Defines

The provision identifies eligible 16- and 17-year-olds who are looked after and consequently qualify for enhanced leaving-care support. (see para [7]) The appellant became an eligible child because his accommodation was legally provided under section 20(1). (see para [36])

R (On The Application of M) (Fc) V London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham Appellate Committee

[2008] UKHL 14 · 27 February 2008Defines

The paragraph forms part of the gateway requiring a young person to have been looked after for the prescribed period before becoming an eligible child. The paragraph identifies the age and looked-after-period conditions for a 16 or 17-year-old to qualify as an eligible child for additional leaving-care services. The paragraph requires assessment of an eligible young person’s future needs as part of the leaving-care support scheme.

GE (Eritrea), R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department Bedford Borough Council

[2014] EWCA Civ 1490 · 20 November 2014Defines

The provision supplied the eligibility requirement of having been looked after for a cumulative period of at least 13 weeks between the ages of 14 and 18. That actual history was necessary to later leaving-care status. (see paras [14]-[15]; [25])

13 more judgments, and what each says about Schedule 2, paragraph 19B, are in the case-law panel in the full Act.

Amendments and notes

2 notes from legislation.gov.uk

Amendments

  1. F1229Sch. 2 Pt. II paras. 19A-19C and preceding cross-headings inserted (1.10.2001) by 2000 c. 35, s. 1; S.I. 2001/2191, art. 2; S.I. 2001/2878, art. 2

Modifications

  1. C87Sch. 2 pt. II para. 19B(2) restricted (W.) (1.10.2001) by S.I. 2001/2189, reg. 3(2)