(1)This section applies where under section 8 a local authority gives an appropriate person an opportunity to choose one of the options for self-directed support.
(2)The authority must, in so far as practicable and taking account of the maturity of the child, give the child to whom the support is to be provided an explanation of, and information relating to, the nature and effect of each of the options for self-directed support.
(3)The authority must give the explanation and information in such manner and form as is appropriate to the needs of the child to whom they are given.
(4)In this section, “appropriate person” has the same meaning as in section 8(9).