PART 6The Children's Commissioner

108Provision by Commissioner of advice and assistance to certain children

After section 2C of the Children Act 2004 (as inserted by section 107) insert—

2DProvision of advice and assistance to certain children in England

1

The Children's Commissioner may provide advice and assistance to any child who is within section 8A (children living away from home or receiving social care).

2

The Children's Commissioner may in particular under this section make representations on behalf of a child who is within section 8A to a person in England who is—

a

providing the child with accommodation or services, or

b

otherwise exercising functions in relation to the child.