Care Standards Act 2000

[F122BNotice restricting accommodation at certain establishmentsE+W

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(1)The [F2CIECSS] may serve a notice on a person who is registered in respect of an establishment to which this section applies imposing on that person the requirement in subsection (2) in relation to that establishment.

(2)The requirement is to ensure that no child is accommodated at the establishment unless the child—

(a)was accommodated there when the notice was served; and

(b)has continued to be accommodated there since the notice was served.

(3)A notice under subsection (1) must—

(a)explain the requirement imposed by the notice;

(b)specify the establishment in relation to which that requirement is imposed;

(c)give the [F3CIECSS's] reasons for serving the notice;

(d)explain the right of appeal conferred by section 21.

(4)A notice under subsection (1) ceases to have effect—

(a)at such time as may be specified in the notice;

(b)if the [F4CIECSS] serves a notice to that effect on the person on whom the notice under subsection (1) was served;

(c)if the Tribunal so directs under section 21(4A) or (4B).

(5)Subsection (6) applies if—

(a)the [F5CIECSS] serves a notice on a person under subsection (1) or (4)(b); and

(b)one or more other persons are registered in respect of the establishment to which the notice relates.

(6)The [F6CIECSS] must as soon as practicable serve a notice in the same terms under subsection (1) or (as the case may be) (4)(b) on the persons mentioned in subsection (5)(b).

(7)The reference in subsection (5) to serving a notice on a person does not include a reference to serving a notice on a person in pursuance of subsection (6).

(8)This section applies to the following establishments—

(a)a children's home [F7in England];

(b)a residential family centre [F8in England].]

Textual Amendments

F1S. 22B inserted (1.4.2010 for E. and 26.4.2010 for W.) by Children and Young Persons Act 2008 (c. 23), ss. 27, 44; S.I. 2009/3354, art. 3(2); S.I. 2010/1329, art. 2

Modifications etc. (not altering text)