Childcare Act 2006 Explanatory Notes

Childcare Act 2006

2006 CHAPTER 21

Commentary on Sections and Schedules

Part 1:  General Functions of Local Authority: England

Section 10:  Charges where local authority provide childcare

49.Section 10 provides that local authorities may enter into agreements which impose a charge for the provision of childcare by the authority. This does not apply where care is provided for children in need under section 18(1) or (5) of the Children Act 1989 as provision for charging in these circumstances is made by that Act.

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