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Section 118A Duties of local authority in respect of childcareF1F3

England and Wales

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A local authority shall review annually the sufficiency of childcare provision for their area.

(2)

In carrying out a review for the purposes of subsection (1), a local authority—

(a)

may have regard to any facilities which they expect to be available outside their area for providing childcare; and

(b)

shall have regard to any guidance given from time to time by the Secretary of State.

(3)

A local authority shall also establish and maintain a service providing information to the public relating to the provision of childcare and related services in their area.

(4)

In relation to the function, form and content of a service established and maintained under subsection (3), a local authority shall have regard to any guidance given from time to time by the Secretary of State.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

S. 118A inserted (1.10.2002 for E. and 31.3.2003 for W. ) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), ss. 149(1), 216 (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2002/2439, art. 3 (with Sch.); S.I. 2002/3185, art. 5, Sch. Pt. II

F2

S. 118A repealed (1.4.2007 for E.) by Childcare Act 2006 (c. 21), s. 109(2), Sch. 2 para. 31, Sch. 3 Pt. 2; S.I. 2007/1019, art. 3

F3

Words in Act substituted (5.5.2010) by The Local Education Authorities and Children’s Services Authorities (Integration of Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1158), art. 1, Sch. 2 para. 10(2) (with Sch. 2 para. 10(4))

Notes on Part V

Modifications

C1

Pt. 5: Power to apply (with modifications) conferred (19.12.2002) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), ss. 193(5), 216, (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2002/3185, art. 4, Sch. Pt. 1