Part 1Children

CHAPTER 1Looked after children

Educational achievement in England

7Maintained schools: guidance for staff member for looked after pupils

In section 20 of the Children and Young Persons Act 2008 (designated staff member for looked after pupils) after subsection (2) insert—

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If the school is in England, the governing body must ensure that the designated person has regard to any guidance issued by the Secretary of State.