d which combines suitable accommodation with dedicated support attached to the property. Examples of semi-independent accommodation include building-based supported accommodation, Foyers and supported lodgings. Independent accommodation refers to accommodation where young people can live independently without support, for example a general needs local authority or housing association property or a property (whether or not shared with 58 support, for example supported accommodation schemes, foyers, supported lodgings and access to independent tenancies in the social and private rented sectors with flexible support. Strategic planning and partnerships 7.3. Under section 27 of the 1989 Act, a local authority can ask a range of other authorities, including a housing authority, to assist them in the exercise of their functions in relation to children in need and looked after children under Part 3 of the 1989 Act. The other authority must comply to the extent that the request is compatible with their own statutory duties and other obligations and would not unduly prejudice the discharge of their own functions. 7.4. Children’s Services will need to work with housing strategy, housing options, housing related support functions and other partners to secure a range of suitable housing and support options for young people leaving care and achieve the following outcomes for young people: • Planned moves towards independence, using clear and flexible accommodation and support pathways, for every care leaver; • Maintained or developed family support where safe and appropriate; • On-going support to ensure young people are able to maintain their accommodation, and early intervention if things start to go wrong; • A personalised support package, based on a full assessment of needs and 