Sch 2 para 19BA
(1) This paragraph applies in relation to an eligible child (within the meaning of paragraph 19B) who has been placed by a local authority ... with a local authority foster parent. (2) When carrying out the assessment of the child's needs in accordance with paragraph 19B(4), the local authority must determine whether it would be appropriate to provide advice, assistance and support under this Act in order to facilitate a staying put arrangement, and with a view to maintaining such an arrangement, after the local authority cease to look after him or her. (3) The local authority must provide advice, assistance and support under this Act in order to facilitate a staying put arrangement if— (a) the local authority determine under sub-paragraph (2) that it would be appropriate to do so, and (b) the eligible child and the local authority foster parent wish to make a staying put arrangement. (4) In this paragraph, “ staying put arrangement ” has the meaning given by section 23CZA.