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Of course, once a child is out of school, he or she may be more exposed to the harms that previously necessitated a plan. If a child who has had serious known difficulties in their family life, even a good many years ago, is to be withdrawn from school then it is right for local authorities to have the opportunity to review the child’s case in order to determine whether that level of oversight can be safely dispensed with, and indeed whether the family is equipped to provide an adequate education to the child. Similarly, a child who is currently classified as in need is, by definition, exposed to some known risks or harms in their life outside school or requires substantial support.