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UK Law Reference
All sections of Children and Social Work Act 2017
2017 c. 16, s.7

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

Extent: E+W

This version in force from 2018-09-01

Snapshot: 2026-08-24

Reproduced from legislation.gov.uk (Crown Copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0). Amendments made after 2026-08-24 may not be reflected — always check the official text .

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