Identification of children in need and provision of informationE+W
1(1)Every local authority shall take reasonable steps to identify the extent to which there are children in need within their area.E+W
(2)Every local authority shall—
(a)publish information—
(i)about services provided by them under sections 17, 18, [F120 [F2and 23D]] ; and
(ii)where they consider it appropriate, about the provision by others (including, in particular, voluntary organisations) of services which the authority have power to provide under those sections; and
(b)take such steps as are reasonably practicable to ensure that those who might benefit from the services receive the information relevant to them.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 1(2)(a)(i) substituted (1.10.2001) by 2000 c. 35, s. 7(4); S.I. 2001/2191, art. 2; S.I. 2001/2878, art. 2
F2Words in Sch. 2 para. 1(2)(a)(i) substituted (1.4.2018) by Children and Social Work Act 2017 (c. 16), s. 70(2), Sch. 2 para. 2; S.I. 2018/346, reg. 4(aa)
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 1 wholly in force at 14.10.1991 see s. 108(2)(3) and S.I. 1991/828, art. 3(2)