Young people who are subject to special guardianship orders
Special guardianship regulation 22 guidance states that 'time spent under a special guardianship order is relevant when considering the child's entitlement to leaving care services'.
Section 24(2) of the Children Act 1989 defines a person qualifying for information advice and guidance. This includes a young person aged 16 to 18 who immediately before the making of the special guardianship order was looked after by the local authority.
Children who were in care immediately before the granting of a special guardianship order qualify for advice and assistance under Section 24 (1A) of the Children Act 1989.