The Children’s Homes (Wales) Regulations 2002

Registered person — general requirements

9.—(1) The registered provider and the registered manager shall, having regard to—

(a)the size of the children’s home;

(b)the statement of purpose of the children’s home;

(c)the number and needs (including any needs arising from any disability) of the children accommodated there,

carry on or manage the home (as the case may be) with sufficient care, competence and skill.

(2) If the registered provider is—

(a)an individual, he or she shall undertake; or

(b)an organisation, it shall ensure that the responsible individual undertakes,

from time to time such training as is appropriate to ensure that he or she has the experience and skills necessary for carrying on the children’s home.

(3) Any individual managing the home shall undertake from time to time such training as is appropriate to ensure that he or she has the experience and skills necessary for managing the children’s home.