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Explanatory note

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(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order brings into force the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 (“the Act”) apart from section 6 (exclusion from benefits) in relation to England, on 1st October 2001. The provisions brought into force amend the Children Act 1989 (c. 41) as respects the arrangements to be made for the care and support of children who are, or have been looked after by local authorities.