Part 3

Regulation of Provision of Childcare in England
Chapter 2

Regulation of early years provision

Process of registration

Entry on the register and certificates
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1
If an application under section 35(1) (a) is granted, the Chief Inspector must—
a
register the applicant in the early years register as an early years childminder, and
b
give the applicant a certificate of registration stating that he is so registered.
2
If an application under section 36(1) or (1A)(a) is granted, the Chief Inspector must—
a
register the applicant in the early years register as an early years provider other than a childminder ..., and
b
give the applicant a certificate of registration stating that he is so registered.
3
A certificate of registration given to the applicant in pursuance of subsection (1) or (2) must contain prescribed information about prescribed matters.
4
If there is a change of circumstances which requires the amendment of a certificate of registration, the Chief Inspector must give the registered early years provider an amended certificate.
5
If the Chief Inspector is satisfied that a certificate of registration has been lost or destroyed, the Chief Inspector must give the registered early years provider a copy, on payment by the provider of any prescribed fee.
Words in s. 37(2) inserted (1.4.2014 for specified purposes, 1.9.2014 in so far as not already in force) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 4 para. 8(3); S.I. 2014/889, arts. 3(m), 7(e)
S. 37 in force at 1.9.2008 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2008/2261, art. 2 (with Schs. 1, 2)
Words in s. 37(2)(a) omitted (1.1.2016) by virtue of Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (c. 26), s. 164(1), Sch. 2 para. 4; S.I. 2015/1329, reg. 6(b)
S. 37 in force at 1.10.2007 for specified purposes by S.I. 2007/2717, art. 2(c)
Word in s. 37(1) inserted (1.4.2014 for specified purposes, 1.9.2014 in so far as not already in force) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 4 para. 8(2); S.I. 2014/889, arts. 3(m), 7(e)