7.—(1) A person must not manage a residential family centre unless he or she is fit to do so.
(2) A person is not fit to manage a residential family centre unless—
(a)the person is of suitable integrity and good character to manage the residential family centre;
(b)having regard to the size of the residential family centre, the statement of purpose, and the number and needs of the residents —
(i)the person has the qualifications, skills and experience necessary to manage the centre; and
(ii)the person is physically and mentally fit to do so;
(c)full and satisfactory information is available in relation to the person —
(i)in respect of each matter specified in paragraphs 1 to 6 of Schedule 2;
(ii)where paragraph (3) applies, in respect of each matter specified in paragraphs 1 and 3 to 7 of Schedule 2;
(iii)and further, where paragraph (3) applies, in a written report of a check on the lists maintained pursuant to section 1 of the Protection of Children Act 1999(1) and regulations made under section 218 of the Education Reform Act 1988(2).
(3) This paragraph applies where an individual has applied for a certificate referred to in paragraph 2 of Schedule 2 but the certificate has not been issued.