Child Act 2001 · Updated to 1 Jul 2023 · Part IX · Institutions
69. Further detention in approved school beyond period of order
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approved school
“approved school” means a school established or appointed under section 65 and includes a centre;
whose period of detention in the approved school is about to expire needs further care or training; and
cannot be placed in suitable employment without such further care or training, he may, if the Board of Visitors of the approved school consent, detain him for a further period not exceeding six months but any such period shall not extend beyond the date the child attains the age of eighteen years.
Board of Visitors
“Board of Visitors” means the Board of Visitors appointed by the Minister under section 82;