Explanatory Notes

Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001

2001 asp 8

5 July 2001

The Act

Commentary on sections

Part 1: the Commission and Care Services
Inspections
Section 26: Integrated inspections

94.This section requires the Commission and Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Schools to collaborate in the regulation and inspection of care services which include an educational element. The care services in question are set out in subsection (2). They are school care accommodation; secure accommodation and day care of children. Scottish Ministers will back up these provisions with detailed directions about integrated inspections.