Provision for disabled childrenE+W
Every local authority shall provide services designed—
to minimise the effect on disabled children within their area of their disabilities; and
to give such children the opportunity to lead lives which are as normal as possible.
[F1(2)The duty imposed by sub-paragraph (1)(c) shall be performed in accordance with regulations made by the appropriate national authority.]
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 2 para. 6(2) inserted (1.9.2009 for E. for certain purposes, 26.4.2010 for W. for certain purposes, 1.4.2011 otherwise for E. and otherwise prosp.) by Children and Young Persons Act 2008 (c. 23), ss. 25(4), 44; S.I. 2009/2273, art. 2(2)(h); S.I. 2010/1329, art. 2(j); S.I. 2010/2981, art. 4(j)
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 6 wholly in force at 14.10.1991 see s. 108(2)(3) and S.I. 1991/828, art. 3(2)