PART 14Requirements on responsible individuals for ensuring effective oversight of the service
Oversight of adequacy of resources
65.—(1) The responsible individual must report to the service provider on the adequacy of the resources available to provide the service in accordance with the requirements on service providers in Parts 2 to 12 of these Regulations.
(2) Such reports must be made on a quarterly basis.
(3) But the requirement in paragraph (1) does not apply where the service provider is an individual.
Other reports to the service provider
66.—(1) The responsible individual must, without delay, report to the service provider—
(a)any concerns about the management or provision of the service;
(b)any significant changes to the way the service is managed or provided;
(c)any concerns that the service is not being provided in accordance with the statement of purpose for the service.
(2) But this requirement does not apply where the service provider is an individual.
Engagement with individuals and others
67.—(1) The responsible individual must put suitable arrangements in place for obtaining the views of—
(a)the individuals who are receiving care and support,
(b)the parents and carers of those individuals,
(c)any placing authority, and
(d)staff employed at the service,
on the quality of care and support provided and how this can be improved.
(2) The responsible individual must report the views obtained to the service provider so that these views can be taken into account by the service provider when making any decisions on plans for improvement of the quality of care and support provided by the service.