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As previously stated, the duties in this clause require the local authority to provide any Staying Close support that it considers appropriate where that person’s welfare requires it. This clause already allows for the inherent flexibility that the local authority needs to assess the individual needs of the young person and provide bespoke Staying Close support accordingly. Clause 7 makes it clear that the new duties imposed on local authorities by this clause are in addition to other duties that already exist to support care leavers.