s described in paragraph (5) break down and the child ceases to live with the person concerned, the child is a relevant child. PART 2 Assessments of need and pathway plans Involvement of relevant child or former relevant child 4. — In carrying out an assessment of needs under regulation 5, and in preparing or reviewing a pathway plan under regulation 6 or 7, the responsible authority must, unless it is not reasonably practicable— (a) seek and have regard to the views of the relevant or former relevant child to whom the assessment or pathway plan relates, and (b) take all reasonable steps to enable the relevant or former relevant child to attend and participate in any meetings at which their case is to be considered. (2) The responsible authority must as soon as practicable provide the relevant or former relevant child with copies of— (a) the results of the assessment, (b) the pathway plan, (c) each review of the pathway plan and must ensure that the contents of each document are explained to the relevant or former relevant child having regard to their level of understanding, unless it is not reasonably practicable to do so. (3) The responsible authority must ensure that a written record is kept of the views obtained under paragraph (1)(a). Assessment of needs 5. — The responsible authority must assess the needs of each relevant child who does not already have a pathway plan, and each former relevant child falling within section 23CA (further assistance to pursue education or training), in accordance with this regulation(52). (1) The assessment of needs must be completed— (a) in the case of a relevant child who does not already have a pathway plan, not more than three months after the date on which the child becomes a relevant child, and (b) in the case of a former relev