Children Act 1989

[F15A.(1)This paragraph applies to a person (P) fostering in Wales.E+W

(2)Sub-paragraph (3) applies where—

(a)P exceeds the usual fostering limit and is not exempted under paragraph 4;

(b)P is exempted under paragraph 4 and exceeds the usual fostering limit by fostering a child not named in the exemption.

(3)Where this paragraph applies, P is not to be treated as fostering and is to be treated for the purposes of the Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 as providing a care home service.

(4)But sub-paragraph (3) does not apply if the children fostered are all siblings in respect of each other.]

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