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20.—(1) Subject to the provisions of this section, for the purposes of this Part an establishment is a children’s home if it provides care and accommodation for children.
(2) An establishment is not a children’s home merely because a child is cared for and accommodated there by a parent or relative of his or by a person who fosters him (within the meaning of Article 119(3) of the Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 (NI 2)).
(3) An establishment is not a children’s home if it is—
(a)a residential care home;
(b)a hospital or nursing home;
(c)a school at which board and lodging are not provided for pupils;
(d)a residential family centre;
(e)used primarily for or in connection with the provision of cultural, recreational, leisure, social or physical activities; or
(f)excepted by regulations.
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