Part 3Regulation of Provision of Childcare in England

Chapter 2Regulation of early years provision

Requirements to be met by early years providers

I143Welfare requirements

1

The matters that may be dealt with by welfare regulations include—

a

the welfare of the children concerned;

b

the arrangements for safeguarding the children concerned;

c

suitability of persons to care for, or be in regular contact with, the children concerned;

d

qualifications and training;

e

the suitability of premises and equipment;

f

the manner in which the early years provision is organised;

g

procedures for dealing with complaints;

h

the keeping of records;

i

the provision of information.

2

Before making welfare regulations, the Secretary of State must consult the Chief Inspector and any other persons he considers appropriate.

3

Welfare regulations may provide—

a

that a person who without reasonable excuse fails to comply with any requirement of the regulations is guilty of an offence, and

b

that a person guilty of the offence is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.

4

In this section “welfare regulations” means regulations under section 39(1)(b).