Explanatory Notes

Childcare Act 2006

2006 CHAPTER 21

11 July 2006

Commentary on Sections and Schedules

Part 3 – Regulation of Provision of Childcare in England

Chapter 3: Regulation of Later Years Provision for children under 8
Section 60:  Inspections

130.Section 60 requires the Chief Inspector to inspect compulsorily registered later years provision at any time when the Secretary of State requires it. Such a requirement may relate to later years provision at particular premises or to later years provision at a particular class of premises. The section also gives the Chief Inspector power to inspect when he considers it appropriate to do so.