SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 4Childminder agencies: amendments

PART 2Early years childminder agencies

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After section 37 insert—

37AEarly years childminder agencies: registers and certificates

1

If an application under section 35(1)(b) is granted, the early years childminder agency must—

a

register the applicant in the register maintained by the agency as an early years childminder, and

b

give the applicant a certificate of registration stating that he or she is so registered.

2

If an application under section 36(1A)(b) is granted, the early years childminder agency must—

a

register the applicant in the register maintained by the agency as an early years provider other than a childminder, in respect of the premises in question, and

b

give the applicant a certificate of registration stating that he or she 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 early years childminder agency must give the registered early years provider an amended certificate.