On this page you will find relevant law and services for young people with SEND who are in or leaving youth custody under 18 years of age.
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Relevant legislation
- Sections 70 to 75 of the Children and Families Act 2014, together with sections 28, 31, and 77 of the National Health Service Act 2006
- The Equality Act 2010
- Section 2 of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970
- Section 17 of the Children Act 1989
- Section 39A of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998
- Section 562C of the Education Act 1996
- The Special Educational Needs and Disability (Detained Persons) Regulations 2015
- The Special Education Needs and Disability Regulations 2014
- The National Health Service Commissioning Board and Clinical Commissioning Groups (Responsibilities and Standing Rules) Regulations 2012 (Part 3 and Schedule 3)
- Youth Justice Board Key Performance Indicators
- Youth Justice Board SEND Review Consultation 2022
This guidance is relevant for:
Local Authority (the home LA where the child ordinarily resides), Youth Justice Service (YJS), health service commissioners and those in charge of relevant youth accommodation/the custodial establishment.
North Yorkshire Youth Justice Service
The North Yorkshire Youth Justice Service offers a range of services aiming to reduce crime, protect the public from serious harm and support the welfare of young people by helping and supporting from staying out of trouble.
To contact the youth justice service and to find out more please
North Yorkshire Youth Justice Service | North Yorkshire Council