Part X Miscellaneous and general
Chapter IV Employment of children and young persons
F1560AWork experience for persons over compulsory school age: England
(1)
A F2local authority in England may secure the provision of work experience for persons in their area—
(a)
who are over compulsory school age but under 19, or
(b)
who are aged 19 or over F3and for whom an EHC plan is maintained.
(2)
A F2local authority in England must—
(a)
encourage participation in work experience by persons in their area who are within subsection (1)(a) or (b);
(b)
encourage employers to participate in the provision of work experience for such persons.