prescribed period (13 weeks since the age of 14), and is then eligible for services under the Children Act 1989, and who remains looked-after by the local authority. A “relevant child” is a young person aged 16-17 who has been looked-after for the prescribed period (13 weeks since the age of 14) and is then eligible for services under the Children Act 1989, and who is no longer looked after by the local authority. A “former relevant child” is a young person aged 18-21 (i.e. legally adult) who was either an eligible or relevant child. They are also eligible for services under the Children Act 1989. Designated teachers have responsibility to promote the educational achievement of relevant children and former relevant children. Care planning and reviewing All looked-after children have a care plan which sets out objectives for work with the child, the birth family and the carers in relation to the child’s development needs. Components of the plan cover health, education, emotional and behavioural development, identity, family and social relationships, social presentation and self-care skills. The local authority is responsible for making sure the overall care plan covers these different strands in a way that meets the child’s needs. These plans are reviewed at set times which are laid down within the statutory framework of the Children Act 1989 and associated care planning regulations. Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) Section 25A of the Children Act 1989 requires local authorities to appoint an independent reviewing officer (IRO) for each looked-after child. The IRO’s functions are set out in Section 25B of the 1989 Act and in the Care Planning, Placement and Case Review (England) Regulations 2010. The IRO chairs the review meeting and is also responsible for monitoring