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(1)Every local authority shall provide such day care for children in need within their area who are—
(a)aged five or under; and
(b)not yet attending schools,
as is appropriate.
(2)A local authority may provide day care for children within their area who satisfy the conditions mentioned in subsection (1)(a) and (b) even though they are not in need.
(3)A local authority may provide facilities (including training, advice, guidance and counselling) for those—
(a)caring for children in day care; or
(b)who at any time accompany such children while they are in day care.
(4)In this section “day care” means any form of care or supervised activity provided for children during the day (whether or not it is provided on a regular basis).
(5)Every local authority shall provide for children in need within their area who are attending any school such care or supervised activities as is appropriate—
(a)outside school hours; or
(b)during school holidays.
(6)A local authority may provide such care or supervised activities for children within their area who are attending any school even though those children are not in need.
(7)In this section “supervised activity” means an activity supervised by a responsible person.
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