Childcare Act 2006 Explanatory Notes

Childcare Act 2006

2006 CHAPTER 21

Commentary on Sections and Schedules

Part 1:  General Functions of Local Authority: England

Section 9:  Arrangements between local authority and childcare providers

48.Section 9 requires local authorities to exercise their powers to ensure that any providers with whom they enter into a financial agreement in relation to childcare provision meet requirements imposed on them. It allows local authorities to require repayment of financial assistance if providers fail to meet the contractual conditions.

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