Part 3

Regulation of Provision of Childcare in England
Chapter 3

Regulation of later years provision for children under 8

Process of registration

Entry on the register and certificates
56
1
If an application under section 54(1) (a) is granted, the Chief Inspector must—
a
register the applicant in Part A of the general childcare register as a later years childminder with domestic premises, and
b
give the applicant a certificate of registration stating that he is so registered.
2
If an application under section 55(1)(a) or (1A)(a) is granted, the Chief Inspector must—
a
register the applicant in Part A of the general childcare register as a later years provider other than a childminder (even if, in the case of an application under section 55(1)(a), the later years provision is or includes later years childminding) ..., and
b
give the applicant a certificate of registration stating that he is so registered.
2A
If an application under section 55(1)
(b)
(i)
is granted, the Chief Inspector must—
a
register the applicant in Part A of the general childcare register as a later years childminder without domestic premises, and
b
give the applicant a certificate of registration stating that the applicant is so registered.
3
A certificate of registration given to the applicant in pursuance of subsection (1) , (2) or (2A) 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 later 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 later years provider a copy, on payment by the provider of any prescribed fee.
Word in s. 56(2) substituted (1.11.2024) by Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(9)(a), Sch. 23 para. 13(3)(a) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/1000, reg. 2(a) (with reg. 4, Schs. 1-3)
S. 56 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)
S. 56(2A) inserted (1.11.2024) by Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(9)(a), Sch. 23 para. 13(4) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/1000, reg. 2(a) (with reg. 4, Schs. 1-3)
Words in s. 56(1)(a) inserted (1.11.2024) by Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(9)(a), Sch. 23 para. 13(2) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/1000, reg. 2(a) (with reg. 4, Schs. 1-3)
Words in s. 56(2)(a) omitted (1.1.2016) by virtue of Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (c. 26), s. 164(1), Sch. 2 para. 8; S.I. 2015/1329, reg. 6(b)
S. 56 in force at 1.10.2007 for specified purposes by S.I. 2007/2717, art. 2(c)
Word in s. 56(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. 19(2); S.I. 2014/889, arts. 3(m), 7(e)
Words in s. 56(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. 19(3); S.I. 2014/889, arts. 3(m), 7(e)
Words in s. 56(2)(a) inserted (1.11.2024) by Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(9)(a), Sch. 23 para. 13(3)(b) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/1000, reg. 2(a) (with reg. 4, Schs. 1-3)
Words in s. 56(3) substituted (1.11.2024) by Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(9)(a), Sch. 23 para. 13(5) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/1000, reg. 2(a) (with reg. 4, Schs. 1-3)