Part 1General functions of local authority: England

Miscellaneous

I116Amendments of Children Act 2004

1

The Children Act 2004 (c. 31) is amended as follows.

2

In section 18 (director of children's services), in subsection (2)—

a

omit the “and” at the end of paragraph (d), and

b

after paragraph (e) insert

; and

f

the functions conferred on the authority under Part 1 of the Childcare Act 2006.

3

In section 23 (interpretation), in subsection (3) (which defines “children's services”)—

a

omit the “and” at the end of paragraph (b), and

b

after paragraph (c) insert

; and

d

any function conferred on a local authority under Part 1 of the Childcare Act 2006.