Explanatory Note
(This note is not part of the Regulations.)
These Regulations make provision for the inspection of schools which provide accommodation for children. They provide for persons authorised by an authority for the purposes of Article 176(4) of the Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 (“the Order”) to inspect school premises, the children accommodated therein and the records maintained in respect of such children. Authorised persons may enter schools accommodating children in exercise of the power conferred by Article 176(4) of the Order.
Article 176(5) of the Order is the enabling provision under which these Regulations are made. It was brought into operation on 15th May 2000 by virtue of Article 2(a)(i) of the Children (1995 Order) (Commencement No. 4) Order (Northern Ireland) 2000 (S.R. 2000 No. 139 (C. 6)).