ion 23C(2) of the 1989 Act] continue to keep the pathway plan under regular review [section 23C(3)(b) of the 1989 Act; the requirements for carrying out reviews are set out in regulation 7 of the Care Leavers Regulations] • continue the appointment of the personal adviser for the child [section 23C(3)(a) of the 1989 Act; the functions of the personal adviser are set out in regulation 8 of the Care Leavers Regulations] • if his welfare requires it, provide financial assistance by contributing to the former relevant child’s expenses in living near the place where he is, or will be, employed or seeking employment [sections 13 Definitions Main Statutory Obligations 23C(4)(a) and 24B(1) of the 1989 Act] if his welfare and educational and training needs require it, provide financial assistance to enable him to pursue education or training [sections 23C(4)(b) and 24B(2) of the 1989 Act] • if the former relevant child pursues higher education in accordance with his pathway plan, to pay him the higher education bursary [section 23C(5A) and the Children Act 1989 (Higher Education Bursary) (England) Regulations 2009]. The duties in section 23C(2), (3) and (4)(b) continue until the former relevant child reaches 21 or, where the child’s pathway plan sets out a programme of education or training which extends beyond his 21st birthday, they continue for so long as he pursues that programme. Former relevant children pursuing further education or training Defined in section 23CA(1) as a former relevant child who is: (a) aged under 25, (b) in relation to whom the duties in23C(2)(3) and (4) no longer apply, and he has informed the local authority that he wants to pursue or is pursuing a programme of education or training The local authority which owed duties to that former relevant child 