ith this guidance unless there are exceptional reasons that justify a departure. This guidance replaces the Statutory Guidance on Promoting the Health and Well- being of Looked After Children, which was issued in November 2009 to local authorities, Primary Care Trusts and Strategic Health Authorities. The guidance published in 2009 has been updated to reflect reforms to the National Health Service following the Health and Social Care Act 2012. It also takes account of other reforms such as changes to the special educational needs legislative framework and the cross-Government mental health strategy, which emphasises that mental health is as important as physical health. This guidance should be read in conjunction with: • The Children Act 1989 Guidance and Regulations Volume 2: Care Planning, Placement and Case Review • The Children Act 1989 Guidance and Regulations Volume 3: Transition to Adulthood • The Children Act 1989 Guidance and Regulations Volume 4: Fostering Services • Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the Quality Standards • Statutory Guidance on Joint Strategic Needs Assessments and Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategies • Who Pays? Determining responsibility for payments to providers • National Tariff Payment System 6 Terms used in this guidance There is a glossary of technical terms used in this guidance. This can be found at Annex D. How to use this guidance The main points summarise the high level information local authorities, CCGs and NHS England need to know. More details about each point and further guidance are set out in the rest of this document. Expiry or review date This guidance will be reviewed in 2020 or sooner if deemed to be necessary. What legislation does this guidance refer to? • The Children Act 1989 and associated regul