On turning 21, the local authority ceased to provide her with continuing support, this being their policy.
The claimant had arrived in the UK as an asylum seeker when she was 17-years-old and had been provided with accommodation and support in accordance with s.20 of the Children Act 1989.
While in the care of the local authority, the claimant had been assessed and pathway plans had been drawn up to set goals for her future.
The pathway plans recorded that the claimant had been learning English and wished to become a nurse. In 2008, the claimant had a son, which caused a break in her education and prolonged her need for support.
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