Principal: Satnam Virdi MA (Cantab)
Which LA is responsible when a looked after child is placed in a different LA’s area for the purpose of an EHCP? (02.09.2024)
Relevant statutory and regulatory framework A local authority is ‘responsible’ for a child/YP for the purposes of Part 3 of the Children and Families Act 2014 (“CFA 2014”) if that child/YP is [Section 24(1) CFA 2014]: ● a. In the local authority’s area, and: - ● b. Has been either - (i) identified by the…