Part 1General functions of local authority: England

Improvement of young children's well-being

I12Meaning of “early childhood services” for purposes of section 3

1

In section 3 “early childhood services”, in relation to an English local authority, means—

a

early years provision;

b

the social services functions of the local authority, so far as relating to young children, parents or prospective parents;

c

health services relating to young children, parents or prospective parents;

d

the provision, under arrangements made under section 2 of the Employment and Training Act 1973 (c. 50), of assistance to parents or prospective parents;

e

the service provided by the local authority under section 12 (duty to provide information and assistance) so far as relating to parents or prospective parents.

2

In this section—

  • “parent” means a parent of a young child, and includes any individual who—

    1. a

      has parental responsibility for a young child, or

    2. b

      has care of a young child;

  • “prospective parent” means a pregnant woman or any other person who is likely to become, or is planning to become, a parent;

  • “social services functions”, in relation to a local authority, has the same meaning as in the Local Authority Social Services Act 1970 (c. 42).