ve year period, it is 52 certainly a strong likelihood and care and pathway planning should primarily focus on longer term residence in the United Kingdom, in the same way as for any other care leaver. 6.26. Young people who are granted Discretionary Leave have the opportunity to apply for an extension to this Leave after three years or on reaching 17.5. 6.27. Planning for a return home may be difficult, but care and pathway plans should include contingencies for durable and best interest plans for UASC and young people who are likely to have to return to their country of origin. Pathway plans should always consider the implications for the young person if their application to extend their leave to remain, or their appeal against refusal of that application, is dismissed. In such circumstances the person will become unlawfully present in the United Kingdom and be expected to make plans for return to the country of origin. The UK Border Agency is under a statutory duty to have regard to the need to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and relevant personal data may be shared with the Agency in order to help it discharge its duty. The management of return arrangements will require a collaborative approach with the Agency in order to ensure they take place as sensitively and humanely as possible. Access to public funds, welfare benefits and other public funds 6.28. Financial support for looked after UASC should reflect their needs as looked after young people (eligible care leavers) and their immigration needs. Financial policies should highlight their entitlements and how their immigration status may impact on current and future entitlements. 6.29. Pathway plans should address funding arrangements for education and training and how a young person’s immigration st