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8. The registration of a [F1person who is registered under Chapter 2, 3 or 4 in the early years register or the general childcare register] may be suspended [F2, generally or only in relation to particular premises,] by the Chief Inspector, by notice, in the circumstances prescribed in regulation 9 for the period prescribed in regulation 10.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in reg. 8 substituted (1.9.2014) by The Childcare (Childminder Agencies) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1921), regs. 1, 9
F2Words in reg. 8 inserted (1.1.2016) by The Childcare (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1562), regs. 1(1), 6(8)
9. The circumstances prescribed for the purposes of section 69(1) of the Act are that the Chief Inspector reasonably believes that the continued provision of childcare by the registered person to any child may expose such a child to a risk of harm.
10.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2), the period for which the registration of a registered person may be suspended [F3, generally or only in relation to particular premises,] is six weeks beginning with the date specified in the notice of suspension given in accordance with paragraph (4).
(2) Subject to paragraph (3), in a case in which a further period of suspension is based on the same circumstances as the period of suspension immediately preceding that further period of suspension, the Chief Inspector's power to suspend registration [F4, generally or only in relation to particular premises,] may only be exercised so as to give rise to a continuous period of suspension of 12 weeks.
(3) Where, however, it is not reasonably practicable (for reasons beyond the control of the Chief Inspector)—
(a)to complete any investigation into the grounds for the Chief Inspector's belief referred to in regulation 9, or
(b)for any necessary steps to be taken to eliminate or reduce the risk of harm referred to in regulation 9,
within a period of 12 weeks, the period of suspension may continue until the end of the investigation referred to in sub-paragraph (a), or until the steps referred to in sub-paragraph (b) have been taken.
(4) A notice under regulation 8 may be given to the registered person—
(a)by delivering it to the registered person,
(b)by sending it by post, or
(c)subject to paragraph (5), by transmitting it electronically.
(5) If the notice is transmitted electronically, it is to be treated as given to the registered person only if—
(a)the registered person has indicated to the Chief Inspector a willingness to receive notices transmitted by electronic means and has provided an address suitable for that purpose, and
(b)the notice is sent to that address.
Textual Amendments
F3Words in reg. 10(1) inserted (1.1.2016) by The Childcare (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1562), regs. 1(1), 6(9)(a)
F4Words in reg. 10(2) inserted (1.1.2016) by The Childcare (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1562), regs. 1(1), 6(9)(b)
11. If, at any time during a period of suspension under regulation 8, it appears to the Chief Inspector that the circumstances prescribed in regulation 9 no longer exist, the Chief Inspector must lift the suspension.
12.—(1) A registered person whose registration has been suspended [F5, generally or only in relation to particular premises,] under regulation 8 may appeal to the F6[F7... Tribunal] against the suspension.
(2) On an appeal under paragraph (1), the F6[F7... Tribunal] must either—
(a)confirm the Chief Inspector's decision to suspend registration, or
(b)direct that the suspension shall cease to have effect.
(3) In a case where the suspension of a registered person's registration ends before the F6[F7... Tribunal] determines the appeal in accordance with paragraph (2), the F6[F7... Tribunal] must dismiss the appeal.
Textual Amendments
F5Words in reg. 12(1) inserted (1.1.2016) by The Childcare (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1562), regs. 1(1), 6(10)(a)
F6Words in reg. 12 omitted (1.1.2016) by virtue of The Childcare (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1562), regs. 1(1), 6(10)(b)
F7Words in reg. 12 substituted (3.11.2008) by The Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2683), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 343
13. In this Part of these Regulations, “harm” has the same meaning as in section 31(9) of the Children Act 1989 M1.
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M1Section 31(9) was amended by section 120 of the Adoption and Children Act 2002 (c.38).
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