Part 3E+WRegulation of Provision of Childcare in England

Chapter 4E+WVoluntary registration

Process of voluntary registrationE+W

65Special procedure for persons already registered [F1in a childcare register]E+W

(1)If a person who is registered as [F2an early years childminder with or without domestic premises in the early years register, or as a later years childminder with or without domestic premises in Part A of the general childcare register,] gives notice to the Chief Inspector that he wishes to be registered in Part B of the general childcare register, the Chief Inspector must—

(a)register the person in Part B of the general childcare register as a childminder [F3(as the case may be, with or without domestic premises)], and

(b)give the applicant a certificate of registration stating that he is so registered.

(2)If a person who is registered (otherwise than as a childminder) in the early years register or in Part A of the general childcare register F4... gives notice to the Chief Inspector that he wishes to be registered in Part B of the general childcare register F4..., the Chief Inspector must—

(a)register the person in Part B of the general childcare register as a provider of childcare other than a childminder F4... , and

(b)give the person a certificate of registration stating that he is so registered.

(3)Subsections (3) to (5) of section 64 apply in relation to a certificate of registration given in pursuance of subsection (1) or (2) of this section as they apply in relation to a certificate of registration given in pursuance of subsection (1) or (2) of that section.

Textual Amendments

F1Words in s. 65 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. 28; S.I. 2014/889, arts. 3(m), 7(e)

Commencement Information

I1S. 65 in force at 1.9.2008 by S.I. 2008/2261, art. 2 (with Schs. 1, 2)