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Enforced by: Ofsted, CIW
Status: Amended (in force with amendments)
Penalty ceiling: Imprisonment 8 of 93 obligations carry a fine up to £1,000. 14 carry different penalties and 71 have no criminal penalty — flagged in the list below.

Does it bind you?

Business-side roles with duties under this instrument.

Any Person28 Responsible Person3 Director or Officer1

Plus 61 duties on the regulator, Crown ministers and public bodies — folded into the section list below.

Other Acts binding the same actors

If a role above is yours, these are the other instruments that most often bind it.

Any Person — also bound by 2340 other Acts

Human Medicines Regulations 2012 184 duties

Merchant Shipping Act 1995 144 duties

Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 104 duties

Communications Act 2003 92 duties

Road Traffic Act 1988 92 duties

Responsible Person — also bound by 108 other Acts

MH(CT)(S)A 2003 30 duties

Climate Change Levy (General) Regulations 2001 24 duties

Offshore Installations (Offshore Safety Directive) (Safety Case ) Regulations 2015 21 duties

The Offshore Installations (Prevention of Fire and Explosion, and Emergency Response) Regulations 1995 21 duties

The Offshore Installations (Safety Case) Regulations 2005 19 duties

Director or Officer — also bound by 429 other Acts

Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 162 duties

Companies Act 2006 126 duties

Insolvency Act 1986 77 duties

The Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 68 duties

Building Societies Act 1986 32 duties

What it requires

Sections creating concrete business duties or carrying penalties, grouped as the instrument is structured. Titles link to the source text — blue means you’re leaving for legislation.gov.uk.

Part 1

Introductory

2 of 9 sections shown

s.001 Welfare of the child. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Courts must prioritize the child's welfare in upbringing and property casesTribunal / Court

s.007 Welfare reports. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authorities and CAFCASS must provide child welfare reports when requestedLocal authority

7 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.002 Parental responsibility for children.

s.003 Meaning of “parental responsibility”.

s.004 Acquisition of parental responsibility by father.

s.004 Acquisition of parental responsibility by step-parent

s.004 Acquisition of parental responsibility by second female parent

s.005 Appointment of guardians.

s.006 Guardians: revocation and disclaimer.

Part 2

Orders With Respect To Children In Family Proceedings

12 of 33 sections shown

s.011 ...Activity directions and conditions: making Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Courts must verify activity suitability and location before making ordersTribunal / Court

s.011 ... Activity directions and conditions: monitoring Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Family court officers must monitor compliance with court ordersStatutory regulator

s.011 Monitoring contact and shared residence Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Courts may request monitoring of child contact and living arrangementsTribunal / Court

s.011 Enforcement orders: making Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Courts must evaluate personal impact before making enforcement ordersTribunal / Court

s.011 Enforcement orders: monitoring Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Courts must appoint officers to monitor compliance with enforcement ordersTribunal / Court

s.011 Compensation for financial loss Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Courts may order compensation for financial loss caused by breaching family ordersTribunal / Court

s.012 Child arrangements orders and parental responsibility. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Courts must grant parental responsibility in child arrangements ordersTribunal / Court

s.013 Change of child’s name or removal from jurisdiction. Regulated

You must obtain consent before changing a child's name or moving them abroadAny Person

s.014 Special guardianship orders Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authorities must investigate and report on special guardianship appsLocal authority

s.014 Special guardianship orders: making Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Courts must review existing contact orders before making a guardianship orderTribunal / Court

s.014 Special guardianship orders: effect Regulated

Notify parents and guardians if a child under special guardianship diesAny Person

s.014 Special guardianship support services: representations Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authorities must establish a complaints procedure for special guardianshipLocal authority

21 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.008 Child arrangements orders and other orders with respect to children.

s.009 Restrictions on making section 8 orders.

s.010 Power of court to make section 8 orders.

s.011 General principles and supplementary provisions.

s.011 ... Activity directions

s.011 ... Activity directions: further provision

s.011 ... Activity conditions

s.011 ... Activity conditions: further provision

s.011 ... Activity directions and conditions: financial assistance

s.011 Child arrangements orders: warning notices

s.011 Enforcement orders

s.011 Enforcement orders: further provision

s.011 Enforcement orders: warning notices

s.011 Orders under section 11O(2): further provision

s.014 Enforcement of residence orders.

s.014 Special guardianship orders: variation and discharge

s.014 Special guardianship orders: supplementary

s.014 Special guardianship support services

s.015 Orders for financial relief with respect to children.

s.016 Family assistance orders.

s.016 Risk assessments

Part 3

SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES PROVIDED BY LOCAL AUTHORITIES IN ENGLAND

18 of 58 sections shown

s.017 Section 17 services: provision after EHC plan no longer maintained Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authorities must continue providing services during transition assessmentsLocal authority

s.018 Day care for pre-school and other children. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authorities must provide day care for children in needLocal authority

s.020 Provision of accommodation for children: general. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authorities must provide accommodation for children in needLocal authority

s.021 Provision of accommodation for children in police protection or detention or on remand, etc. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authorities must provide accommodation for children in police custodyLocal authority

s.022 General duty of local authority in relation to children looked after by them. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authorities must safeguard and promote the welfare of children in careLocal authority

s.022 Provision of accommodation for children in care Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authorities must provide accommodation for children in their careLocal authority

s.022 Maintenance of looked after children Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authorities must maintain children in their careLocal authority

s.022 Ways in which looked after children are to be accommodated and maintained Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authorities must prioritise family and foster placements for childrenLocal authority

s.022 Review of child's case before making alternative arrangements for accommodation Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authorities must review case before changing child accommodationLocal authority

s.022 Children’s homes provided by Secretary of State or Welsh Ministers Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authority must follow government terms when placing children in homesLocal authority

s.022 General duty of local authority to secure sufficient accommodation for looked after children Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authorities must secure sufficient accommodation for looked-after childrenLocal authority

s.024 Information. Regulated

Notify local authorities when a young person moves areaAny Person

s.024 Representations: sections 23A to 24B. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authorities must establish a formal complaints and representations procedureLocal authority

s.025 Use of accommodation for restricting liberty. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Courts must determine applications for secure accommodation ordersTribunal / Court

s.025 Appointment of independent reviewing officer Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authorities must appoint an Independent Reviewing Officer for childrenLocal authority

s.025 Functions of the independent reviewing officer Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authorities must cooperate with the Independent Reviewing OfficerLocal authority

s.027 Co-operation between authorities. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Specified authorities must cooperate with local authority requests for helpLocal authority

s.029 Recoupment of cost of providing services etc. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authorities may charge for services provided to children and familiesLocal authority

40 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.016 Application to local authorities in England

s.017 Provision of services for children in need, their families and others.

s.017 Direct payments

s.017 Vouchers for persons with parental responsibility for disabled children : Wales.

s.017 Young carers' needs assessments ...

s.017 Young carers' needs assessments: supplementary

s.017 Consideration of young carers' needs assessments

s.017 Parent carers' needs assessments ...

s.017 Parent carers' needs assessments: supplementary

s.017 Consideration of parent carers' needs assessments

s.017 Section 17 services: continued provision where EHC plan maintained

s.017 Section 17 services: transition for children to adult care and support

s.019 Review of provision for day care, child minding etc.

s.022 Regulations as to children looked after by local authorities

s.022 Kinship care: information

s.022 Section 22H: interpretation

s.022 Accommodation of looked after children: regional co-operation arrangements

s.023 Provision of accommodation and maintenance by local authority for children whom they are looking after.

s.023 The responsible authority and relevant children.

s.023 Additional functions of the responsible authority in respect of relevant children.

s.023 Continuing functions in respect of former relevant children.

s.023 Further assistance to pursue education or training

s.023 Arrangements for certain former relevant children to continue to live with former foster parents

s.023 England: further advice and support

s.023 Personal advisers.

s.023 Pathway plans.

s.023 Duty of local authority to ensure visits to, and contact with, looked after children and others

s.023 Independent visitors for children looked after by a local authority

s.023 Information and advice for promoting educational achievement

s.024 Persons qualifying for advice and assistance.

s.024 Advice and assistance.

s.024 Employment, education and training.

s.025 Referred cases

s.026 Review of cases and inquiries into representations.

s.026 Advocacy services

s.026 Representations: further consideration

s.026 Representations: further consideration (Wales)

s.028 Consultation with local education authorities.

s.030 Miscellaneous.

s.030 Meaning of appropriate national authority

Part 4

Care and Supervision

4 of 15 sections shown

s.032 Period within which application for order under this Part must be disposed of. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Courts must resolve care and supervision orders within 26 weeksTribunal / Court

s.033 Effect of care order. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authorities must manage parental responsibility for children in careLocal authority

s.035 Supervision orders. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Supervisors must support child and monitor compliance with supervision ordersLocal authority

s.042 Right of officer of the Service to have access to local authority records Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authorities and authorised persons must allow CAFCASS officers accessLocal authority

11 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.031 Care and Supervision

s.031 Care orders: care plans

s.034 Parental contact etc. with children in care.

s.036 Education supervision orders.

s.037 Powers of court in certain family proceedings.

s.038 Interim orders.

s.038 Power to include exclusion requirement in interim care order.

s.038 Undertakings relating to interim care orders.

s.039 Discharge and variation etc. of care orders and supervision orders.

s.040 Orders pending appeals in cases about care or supervision orders.

s.041 Representation of child

Part 5

Protection of Children

6 of 12 sections shown

s.043 Child assessment orders. Regulated

Produce a child for assessment and follow court directionsAny Person

s.044 Orders for emergency protection of children. Prosecution

Obstruct the removal of a child under an emergency protection orderAny Person

Fine up to £1,000

s.047 Local authority’s duty to investigate. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authorities must investigate concerns of significant harm to a childLocal authority

s.048 Powers to assist in discovery of children who may be in need of emergency protection. Prosecution

Obstructing a search for a child under an emergency protection orderAny Person

Fine up to £1,000

s.049 Abduction of children in care etc. Imprisonment

Unlawfully take or keep a child in care away from their carerAny Person

s.050 Recovery of abducted children etc. Prosecution

Obstruct the removal of a child under a recovery orderAny Person

Fine up to £1,000

6 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.044 Power to include exclusion requirement in emergency protection order.

s.044 Undertakings relating to emergency protection orders.

s.045 Duration of emergency protection orders and other supplemental provisions.

s.046 Removal and accommodation of children by police in cases of emergency.

s.051 Refuges for children at risk.

s.052 Rules and regulations.

Part 6

Community Homes

1 of 6 sections shown

s.053 Provision of community homes by local authorities. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authorities must ensure availability of diverse community homesLocal authority

5 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

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s.055 Determination of disputes relating to controlled and assisted community homes.

s.056 Discontinuance by voluntary organisation of controlled or assisted community home.

s.057 Closure by local authority of controlled or assisted community home.

s.058 Financial provisions applicable on cessation of controlled or assisted community home or disposal etc. of premises.

Part 7

Voluntary Homes and Voluntary Organisations

3 of 4 sections shown

s.059 ` Provision of accommodation by voluntary organisations. Prosecution

Breach regulations on child accommodation or case reviewsAny Person

Fine up to £2,500

s.061 Duties of voluntary organisations. Regulated

Safeguard and consult children in your careAny Person

s.062 Duties of local authorities. Prosecution

Obstructing an inspection of children's accommodationAny Person

Fine up to £1,000

1 other section in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.060 Voluntary homes.

Part 8

Registered Children’s Homes

2 of 4 sections shown

s.064 Welfare of children in children’s homes. Regulated

Safeguard and promote the welfare of children in your homeAny Person

s.065 2 Persons disqualified from carrying on, or being employed in children’s homes. Imprisonment

Employing disqualified persons or managing a home while disqualifiedAny Person

2 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.063 Private children’s homes etc.

s.065 Appeal against refusal of authority to give consent under section 65.

Part 9

PRIVATE ARRANGEMENTS FOR FOSTERING CHILDREN

2 of 5 sections shown

s.067 Welfare of privately fostered children. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authorities must safeguard privately fostered childrenLocal authority

s.070 Offences. Imprisonment

Breach of private fostering regulationsAny Person

3 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.066 Privately fostered children.

s.068 Persons disqualified from being private foster parents.

s.069 Power to prohibit private fostering.

Part 10

Child Minding and Day Care for Young Children

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9 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

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Part 10

Child Minding and Day Care for Children in . . . Wales

9 of 22 sections shown

s.079 Regulations etc. governing child minders and day care providers. Prosecution

Breach of childminding or day care regulationsAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.079 Requirement to register. Prosecution

Providing child minding or day care without registrationAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.079 Applications for registration. Prosecution

Provide false or misleading information in a childcare applicationAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.079 Grant or refusal of registration. Prosecution

Breach of childminding or daycare registration conditionsAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.079 Suspension of registration. Prosecution

Providing childcare while registration is suspendedAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.079 Notice of intention to take steps. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Regulator must provide notice before changing or cancelling registrationStatutory regulator

s.079 Rights of entry etc. Prosecution

Obstructing a childcare or day care inspectorAny Person

Fine up to £2,500

s.079 Function of local authorities. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authorities in Wales must provide childcare info, advice, and trainingLocal authority

s.079 Requirement for certificate of suitability. Prosecution

Provide childcare in Wales without suitability certificationAny Person

Unlimited fine

13 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.079 Child minders and day care providers.

s.079 Other definitions, etc.

s.079 Cancellation of registration.

s.079 Resignation of registration.

s.079 Protection of children in an emergency.

s.079 Appeals.

s.079 General functions of the Chief Inspector.

s.079 Early years child care inspectorate.

s.079 Inspection of provision of child minding and day care in England.

s.079 Reports of inspections.

s.079 General functions of the Assembly.

s.079 Inspection: Wales.

s.079 Time limit for proceedings.

Part 11

Secretary of State’s Supervisory Functions and Responsibilities

2 of 5 sections shown

s.080 Inspection of children’s homes etc. by persons authorised by the Appropriate National Authority. Prosecution

Obstructing an inspection of a children’s home or care facilityAny Person

Fine up to £1,000

s.084 Local authority failure to comply with statutory duty: default power of Secretary of State. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Secretary of State may issue directions to local authorities in defaultCrown / Minister / Government department

3 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.081 Inquiries.

s.082 Financial support by Secretary of State.

s.083 Research and returns of information.

Part 12

Miscellaneous and General

12 of 33 sections shown

s.085 Children accommodated by health authorities and local education authorities. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authorities must safeguard children in long-term health or school careLocal authority

s.086 Children accommodated in care homes or independent hospitals. Prosecution

Fail to notify local authority of children in care or hospitalsAny Person

Fine up to £1,000

s.086 Visitors for children notified to local authority ... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authorities must arrange visits for children in residential careLocal authority

s.087 Welfare of children in boarding schools and colleges. Prosecution

Safeguard and promote the welfare of children in your careResponsible Person

Fine up to £1,000

s.097 Privacy for children involved in certain proceedings. Prosecution

Unlawfully identifying a child involved in court proceedingsAny Person

Fine up to £2,500

s.098 Self-incrimination. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Courts must require evidence in family proceedings regardless of self-incriminationTribunal / Court

s.102 Power of constable to assist in exercise of certain powers to search for children or inspect premises.

amended 5 times (opens in a new tab)

s.103 Offences by bodies corporate. Imprisonment

Personal liability for directors and managers for company offencesDirector or Officer

s.104 Regulations and orders.

amended 29 times (opens in a new tab)

s.104 Regulations made by the Welsh Ministers under section 31A or Part 7

amended 29 times

s.105 Interpretation.

amended 74 times (opens in a new tab)

s.108 Short title, commencement extent etc.

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

21 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.087 Suspension of duty under section 87(3).

s.087 Duties of inspectors under section 87A.

s.087 Quality assurance of inspectors under section 87A

s.087 Information sharing between the Chief Inspector for England and section 87A inspectors

s.087 Boarding schools: national minimum standards.

s.087 Annual fee for boarding school inspections.

s.088 Amendments of adoption legislation.

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s.090 Care and supervision orders in criminal proceedings.

s.091 Effect and duration of orders etc.

s.091 Section 91(14) orders: further provision

s.092 Jurisdiction of courts.

s.093 Rules of court.

s.094 Appeals.

s.095 Attendance of child at hearing under Part IV or V.

s.096 Evidence given by, or with respect to, children.

s.099 .

s.100 Restrictions on use of wardship jurisdiction.

s.101 Effect of orders as between England and Wales and Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man.

s.106 Financial provisions.

s.107 Application to Channel Islands.

Schedules

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s.sch002 SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES PROVIDED BY LOCAL AUTHORITIES IN ENGLAND Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authorities must provide support and services for children in needLocal authority

s.sch002 Every local authority shall take such steps as are reasonably... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authorities must help children in need live with or contact familyLocal authority

s.sch002 Every local authority shall, in making any arrangements— Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Consider racial groups of children in need when arranging careLocal authority

s.sch002 Regulations under section 22C may, in particular, impose requirements which... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authorities must comply with regulations on out-of-area accommodation for looked-after childrenLocal authority

s.sch002 (1) Regulations under section 22C may, in particular, impose requirements... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authorities must comply with placement regulations for fourth key stage childrenLocal authority

s.sch002 (1) Where a child is being looked after by a... Prosecution

Fail to keep local authority informed of your addressAny Person

Fine up to £500

s.sch002 It is the duty of the local authority looking after... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authority must advise, assist and befriend children leaving careLocal authority

s.sch002 (1) This paragraph applies in relation to an eligible child... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authority must assess and support staying put arrangements for eligible childrenLocal authority

s.sch002 A local authority shall arrange for each child whom they... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authority must arrange a personal adviser for eligible care leaversLocal authority

s.sch002 (1) Every local authority shall provide services designed— Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authorities must provide services to support disabled children and their carersLocal authority

s.sch002 Every local authority shall take reasonable steps designed— Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authorities must take steps to reduce need for care proceedings and youth crimeLocal authority

s.sch002 Every local authority shall make such provision as they consider... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authorities must make services available for children in needLocal authority

s.sch002 (1) Every local authority shall make provision for such services... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authorities must provide services to promote family contact for accommodated childrenLocal authority

s.sch002 (1) Every local authority shall provide such family centres as... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authorities must provide appropriate family centresLocal authority

s.sch003 Supervision Orders Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authorities must manage and fund child supervision ordersLocal authority

s.sch003 (1) Where an education supervision order is in force with... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Supervisor must advise, assist and give directions to secure child's educationLocal authority

s.sch003 (1) If a parent of a child with respect to... Prosecution

Fail to comply with education supervision directionAny Person

Fine up to £1,000

s.sch003 (1) Where a court which proposes to make or vary... Regulated

Report to supervisor if unable to continue treatment under supervision orderAny Person

s.sch007 (1) Every local authority shall establish a procedure for considering... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authorities must set up a complaints procedure for exempted personsLocal authority

s.sch008 Every local authority must promote public awareness in their area... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authorities must promote awareness of private fostering notification rulesLocal authority

s.sch008 (1) Where a child under sixteen who is a pupil... Regulated

Notify local authority before caring for pupils during school holidaysAny Person

s.sch012 For section 23 of that Act (remand to care of... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Courts must remand children to local authority accommodation unless an unruly character test is metTribunal / Court

s.schedule a1 Enforcement orders Regulated

Perform unpaid work and keep in touch with your responsible officerResponsible Person

s.schedule a1 para.2 (1) This paragraph applies where an enforcement order is in... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Responsible officer must support compliance with enforcement orderLocal authority

s.schedule a1 para.3c (1) This paragraph applies where an enforcement order is in... Regulated

Keep in touch with the responsible officer and report address changesResponsible Person

301 other schedules

s.009 Applications for registration

s.010 Amendments of Adoption Legislation

s.011 Jurisdiction

s.012 Minor Amendments

s.013 Consequential Amendments

s.014 Transitionals and Savings

s.sch001 Financial Provision for Children

s.sch001 (1) On an application made by a parent , guardian...

s.sch001 (1) In this paragraph and in paragraph 11 “maintenance agreement”...

s.sch001 (1) Where a maintenance agreement provides for the continuation, after...

s.sch001 (1) Any person for the time being under an obligation...

s.sch001 Where the High Court or the family court decides to...

s.sch001 (1) The court has jurisdiction in relation to an application...

s.sch001 (1) Where a child lives, or is to live, with...

s.sch001 (1) In this Schedule “child” includes, in any case where...

s.sch001 (1) If, on an application by a person who has...

s.sch001 (1) The term to be specified in an order for...

s.sch001 (1) In deciding whether to exercise its powers under paragraph...

s.sch001 (1) Without prejudice to the generality of paragraph 1, an...

s.sch001 (1) In exercising its powers under paragraph 1 or 2...

s.sch001 (1) Subject to sub-paragraph (7) , the power of the...

s.sch001 (1) Where the parent liable to make payments under a...

s.sch001 (1) This paragraph applies where a child arrangements order to...

s.sch001 (1) Where an application is made under paragraph 1 or...

s.sch002 (1) Every local authority shall take reasonable steps to identify...

s.sch002 Regulations under section 23(2)(a) may, in particular, make provision—

s.sch002 Regulations under section 22C may, in particular, impose requirements on...

s.sch002 Regulations under section 22C as to placements of the kind...

s.sch002 Regulations under section 22C may, in particular, make provision—

s.sch002 (1) Regulations under section 22C may, in particular, also make...

s.sch002 Regulations under section 22C may, in particular, also make provision...

s.sch002 Regulations under section 23(2)(f) may, in particular, make provision as...

s.sch002 Regulations under section 23(5) may, in particular, impose requirements on...

s.sch002 (1) This paragraph applies where— (a) a child is being...

s.sch002 Children Looked After By Local Authorities in England

s.sch002 (1) While a child is being looked after by a...

s.sch002 (1) A local authority may only arrange for, or assist...

s.sch002 (1) A local authority shall have the following additional functions...

s.sch002 SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES PROVIDED BY LOCAL AUTHORITIES IN ENGLAND

s.sch002 (1) Every local authority shall open and maintain a register...

s.sch002 (1) If a child who is being looked after by...

s.sch002 (1) Where a local authority are looking after a child...

s.sch002 (1) Contributions towards a child’s maintenance may only be recovered...

s.sch002 (1) Where a contributor has been served with a contribution...

s.sch002 Contributions Towards Maintenance of Children Looked After by Local Authorities in England

s.sch002 The Secretary of State may make regulations—

s.sch002 Where it appears to a local authority that a child...

s.sch002 (1) Every local authority shall take reasonable steps, through the...

s.sch002 (1) Where— (a) it appears to a local authority that...

s.sch002 (1) This Schedule applies only in relation to local authorities...

s.sch003 In this Schedule, “the responsible person”, in relation to a...

s.sch003 The making of a supervision order with respect to any...

s.sch003 (1) The Secretary of State may make regulations with respect...

s.sch003 (1) Where an education supervision order is in force with...

s.sch003 (1) This paragraph applies where an education supervision order and...

s.sch003 (1) An education supervision order shall have effect for a...

s.sch003 (1) An education supervision order may require the child—

s.sch003 (1) The court may discharge any education supervision order on...

s.sch003 (1) Where a child with respect to whom an education...

s.sch003 (1) A supervision order may require the supervised child to...

s.sch003 The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision modifying,...

s.sch003 In this Part of this Schedule “parent” has the same...

s.sch003 (1) With the consent of any responsible person, a supervision...

s.sch003 (1) A supervision order may require the supervised child—

s.sch003 (1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2) and section 91, a supervision...

s.sch003 (1) A supervision order may require the supervised child—

s.sch003 (1) A supervision order shall not designate a local authority...

s.sch004 Management and Conduct of Community Homes

s.sch004 (1) The Secretary of State may by order make an...

s.sch004 (1) An instrument of management shall contain such provisions as...

s.sch004 (1) The management, equipment and maintenance of a controlled community...

s.sch004 (1) The Secretary of State may make regulations—

s.sch005 Voluntary Homes and Voluntary Organisations

s.sch005 (1) The appropriate national authority may make regulations—

s.sch006 Private Children’s Homes

s.sch006 (1) The Secretary of State may make regulations—

s.sch007 Foster Parents: Limits on Number of Foster Children

s.sch007 For the purposes of this Schedule, a person fosters a...

s.sch007 Subject to what follows, a person may not foster more...

s.sch007 A person may exceed the usual fostering limit if the...

s.sch007 (1) A person may exceed the usual fostering limit if...

s.sch007 (1) A person shall cease to be treated , for...

s.sch007 (1) This paragraph applies to a person (P) fostering in...

s.sch008 Privately Fostered Children

s.sch008 A child is not a privately fostered child while he...

s.sch008 No advertisement indicating that a person will undertake, or will...

s.sch008 A person who fosters a child privately and for reward...

s.sch008 (1) A child is not a privately fostered child while...

s.sch008 A child is not a privately fostered child while he...

s.sch008 (1) Where a person is fostering any child privately, or...

s.sch008 (1) The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision...

s.sch008 (1) A person aggrieved by— (a) a requirement imposed under...

s.sch009 (1) Where— (a) a person is registered under section 71,...

s.sch009a Child Minding and Day Care for Young Children in Wales

s.sch010 In section 2 (local authorities’ social services) for the words...

s.sch010 (1) In section 22 (notification to local authority of adoption...

s.sch010 In section 25(1) (interim orders) for the words “vesting the...

s.sch010 In— (a) section 27(1) and (2) (restrictions on removal where...

s.sch010 After section 27(2) there shall be inserted—

s.sch010 (1) After section 28(2) there shall be inserted—

s.sch010 In section 29 (return of child taken away in breach...

s.sch010 (1) In section 30 (return of children placed for adoption...

s.sch010 (1) In section 31 (application of section 30 where child...

s.sch010 (1) In section 32 (meaning of “protected child"), in subsection...

s.sch010 (1) In section 35 (notices and information to be given...

s.sch010 In section 11 (restrictions on arranging adoptions and placing of...

s.sch010 (1) In section 51 (disclosure of birth records of adopted...

s.sch010 After section 51 there shall be inserted— Adoption Contact Register....

s.sch010 (1) In section 55 (adoption of children abroad), in subsection...

s.sch010 (1) In section 56 (restriction on removal of children for...

s.sch010 (1) In section 57 (prohibition on certain payments) in subsection...

s.sch010 After section 57 there shall be inserted— Permitted allowances. (1) The Secretary of State may make regulations for the...

s.sch010 (1) In section 59 (effect of determination and orders made...

s.sch010 In section 60 (evidence of adoption in Scotland and Northern...

s.sch010 In section 62(5)(b) (courts), for the words from “section 8"...

s.sch010 (1) In section 12 (adoption orders), in subsection (1) for...

s.sch010 (1) Section 72(1) (interpretation) shall be amended as follows.

s.sch010 For section 74(3) and (4) (extent) there shall be substituted—...

s.sch010 Amendments of Adoption (Scotland) Act 1978 (c. 28)

s.sch010 For section 14(1) (adoption by married couple) there shall be...

s.sch010 Amendments of Adoption (Scotland) Act 1978 (c. 28)

s.sch010 (1) In section 16 (parental agreement), in subsection (1) for...

s.sch010 (1) In section 18 (freeing child for adoption), after subsection...

s.sch010 In section 19(2) (progress reports to former parents) for the...

s.sch010 (1) In section 20 (revocation of section 18 order), in...

s.sch010 For section 21 (transfer of parental rights and duties between...

s.sch011 General

s.sch011 In section 44 of the Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act...

s.sch011 (1) In section 281(5)(b) of the Insolvency Act 1986 (discharge...

s.sch011 General

s.sch011 In section 38 of the Administration of Justice Act 1964...

s.sch011 In the Domestic Proceedings and Magistrates’ Courts Act 1978—

s.sch011 In the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980— (a) . . ....

s.sch011 In paragraph 3 of Schedule 1 to the Senior Courts...

s.sch012 The Custody of Children Act 1891 (which contains miscellaneous obsolete...

s.sch012 In section 19(3) of the Sexual Offences Act 1956 (abduction...

s.sch012 In section 20(2) of that Act (abduction of unmarried girl...

s.sch012 In section 21(3) of that Act (abduction of defective from...

s.sch012 In section 28 of that Act (causing or encouraging prostitution...

s.sch012 Section 38 of that Act (power of court to divest...

s.sch012 (1) In section 43 of that Act (power to search...

s.sch012 After section 46 of that Act there shall be inserted—...

s.sch012 Section 3 of the Children and Young Persons Act 1963...

s.sch012 In section 1(2)(a) of the Children and Young Persons Act...

s.sch012 In section 5 of the Children and Young Persons Act...

s.sch012 (1) In section 32 of that Act (detention of absentees),...

s.sch012 In section 34(1) of that Act (transitional modifications of Part...

s.sch012 In section 70(1) of that Act (interpretation)—

s.sch012 Section 40 of that Act shall cease to have effect....

s.sch012 In section 73 of that Act (extent, etc.)—

s.sch012 For section 41 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (restrictions...

s.sch012 In section 42 of that Act, subsection (3) (declaration by...

s.sch012 In section 52(1) of that Act (interpretation), in the definition...

s.sch012 In Schedule 8 to the National Health Service Act 1977...

s.sch012 Until the repeal of the Child Care Act 1980 by...

s.sch012 (1) Section 1 of the Child Abduction Act 1984 (offence...

s.sch012 (1) In section 2 of that Act (offence of abduction...

s.sch012 At the end of section 3 of that Act (construction...

s.sch012 (1) The Schedule to that Act (modifications of section 1...

s.sch012 In section 1 of the Foster Children (Scotland) Act 1984...

s.sch012 In section 2(2) of that Act (exceptions to section 1),...

s.sch012 In section 7(1) of that Act (persons disqualified from keeping...

s.sch012 In section 2(5) of the Disabled Persons (Services, Consultation and...

s.sch012 (1) In section 3 of the Marriage Act 1949 (consent...

s.sch012 (1) Sections 10 and 10A of the Births and Deaths...

s.sch012 In section 151 of the Army Act 1955 (deductions from...

s.sch012 Section 151(1A) of the Air Force Act 1955 (deductions from...

s.sch013 In section 1 of the Wills Act 1837 (interpretation), in...

s.sch013 (1) In section 21(1)(a) of the National Assistance Act 1948...

s.sch013 For section 2(1)(d) of the Reserve and Auxiliary Forces (Protection...

s.sch013 In section 12 of the Administration of Justice Act 1960...

s.sch013 In section 176(1) of the Factories Act 1961 (interpretation), in...

s.sch013 In section 67(1A)(c) of the Criminal Justice Act 1967 (computation...

s.sch013 (1) In section 64(3)(a) of the Health Services and Public...

s.sch013 In section 2(2) of the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968...

s.sch013 In section 5(2)(c) of that Act (power of Secretary of...

s.sch013 In section 1(1) of the Children and Young Persons Act...

s.sch013 In section 21(3) of that Act (mode of provision of...

s.sch013 In section 74(6) of that Act (parent of child in...

s.sch013 In section 75(2) of that Act (parent of child subject...

s.sch013 In section 86(3) of that Act (meaning of ordinary residence...

s.sch013 (1) In Schedule 1 to the Local Authority Social Services...

s.sch013 After section 28 of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons...

s.sch013 In Part I of Schedule 9 to the Courts Act...

s.sch013 In Schedule 1 to the Attachment of Earnings Act 1971...

s.sch013 In the following sections of that Act—

s.sch013 (1) In section 102(1) of the Local Government Act 1972...

s.sch013 (1) In section 2 of the Employment of Children Act...

s.sch013 (1) In Schedule 1 to the Domicile and Matrimonial Proceedings...

s.sch013 (1) Section 7(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974...

s.sch013 For section 8 of the Domestic Proceedings and Magistrates’ Courts...

s.sch013 In section 19(3A)(b) (interim orders) for the words “subsections (2)...

s.sch013 For section 20(12) of that Act (variation and revocation of...

s.sch013 (1) For section 20A of that Act (revival of orders...

s.sch013 (1) In section 25 of that Act (effect on certain...

s.sch013 In section 29(5) of that Act (appeals) for the words...

s.sch013 In section 88(1) of that Act (interpretation)—

s.sch013 (1) In section 59(2) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980...

s.sch013 (1) In section 18 of the Senior Courts Act 1981...

s.sch013 In section 14 of the Armed Forces Act 1981 (temporary...

s.sch013 In paragraph 5(a) of Schedule 5 to the Civil Jurisdiction...

s.sch013 (1) For section 27 of the Mental Health Act 1983...

s.sch013 For section 17 of that Act (interpretation of Part I)...

s.sch013 For section 54 of the Mental Health (Scotland) Act 1984...

s.sch013 In section 38(2)(b) of the Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act...

s.sch013 In section 37(14) of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act...

s.sch013 (1) In section 38 of that Act (duties of custody...

s.sch013 In section 39(4) of that Act (responsibilities in relation to...

s.sch013 In Schedule 2 to that Act (preserved powers of arrest)...

s.sch013 In section 1(2)(b) of the Surrogacy Arrangements Act 1985 (meaning...

s.sch013 (1) In section 9(a) and 20(2)(a) of the Child Abduction...

s.sch013 In section 1(3) of the Disabled Persons (Services, Consultation and...

s.sch013 (1) Section 2 of that Act (circumstances in which authorised...

s.sch013 (1) In section 34 of that Act (attendance at court...

s.sch013 In section 5(7)(b) of that Act (disabled persons leaving special...

s.sch013 (1) In section 16 of that Act (interpretation) in the...

s.sch013 (1) The Family Law Act 1986 shall be amended as...

s.sch013 (1) In section 1 (orders to which Part I of...

s.sch013 For section 2 there shall be substituted the following sections—...

s.sch013 (1) In section 3 (habitual residence or presence of child...

s.sch013 (1) In section 6 (duration and variation of Part I...

s.sch013 For section 7 (interpretation of Chapter II) there shall be...

s.sch013 In each of the following sections— (a) section 11(2)(a) (provisions...

s.sch013 In each of the following sections— (a) section 19(2) (jurisdiction...

s.sch013 In section 107(1) of that Act (interpretation)—

s.sch013 In section 34(3) (power to order recovery of child) for...

s.sch013 (1) In section 42 (general interpretation of Part I), in...

s.sch013 In Schedule 1 to the Local Government Act 1988 (competition)...

s.sch013 (1) Section 16 of the Greater London Council (General Powers)...

s.sch013 (1) Section 10(2) of the Greater London Council (General Powers)...

s.sch014 (1) Subject to sub-paragraphs (1A) and (4), nothing in any...

s.sch014 (1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies in relation to any existing order...

s.sch014 (1) The making of a residence order or a care...

s.sch014 (1) Any appointment of a person as guardian of a...

s.sch014 Any appointment of a person to be a guardian of...

s.sch014 For the purposes of the Wills Act 1837 and of...

s.sch014 (1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies where, immediately before the day on...

s.sch014 (1) Sub-paragraph (2) only applies where a person who is...

s.sch014 (-) Where a child who is a ward of court...

s.sch014 (1) This paragraph applies where a child is deemed by...

s.sch014 (1) This paragraph applies to any access order—

s.sch014 (1) This paragraph applies to any decision of a local...

s.sch014 (1) This paragraph applies where, immediately before the commencement of...

s.sch014 Where, immediately before the day on which Part IV comes...

s.sch014 (1) This paragraph applies where, immediately before the day on...

s.sch014 (1) Where, immediately before the day on which Part III...

s.sch014 Any reference in Part III to a person qualifying for...

s.sch014 Where— (a) the Secretary of State has received a request...

s.sch014 (1) Where, immediately before the day on which Part III...

s.sch014 (1) This paragraph applies to any supervision order—

s.sch014 (1) This paragraph applies to any order for the supervision...

s.sch014 (1) This paragraph applies to— (a) any order or warrant...

s.sch014 The repeal by this Act of subsection (1) of section...

s.sch014 (1) This paragraph applies where— (a) a summons has been...

s.sch014 Where, immediately before the day on which Parts I and...

s.sch014 The amendment by paragraph 27 of Schedule 12 of section...

s.sch014 (1) This paragraph applies to a resolution—

s.sch014 (1) This paragraph applies where— (a) immediately before the commencement...

s.sch014 (1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies where, immediately before the commencement of...

s.sch014 In calculating, for the purposes of section 85(1)(a) or 86(1)(a),...

s.sch014 (1) This paragraph applies where, immediately before the commencement of...

s.sch014 (1) In the circumstances mentioned in sub-paragraph (2), section 3...

s.sch014 The amendments of other enactments made by the following provisions...

s.sch014 The amendment made to section 106(2)(a) of the Children and...

s.sch014 Where, immediately before the day on which Parts I and...

s.sch014 (1) In paragraphs 6 to 11 “an existing order” means...

s.sch014 (1) Where— (a) a child’s father and mother were married...

s.sch014 (1) Where a person who is not the parent or...

s.sch014 (1) Sub-paragraphs (2) to (6) apply where a person has...

s.sch014 (1) Sub-paragraphs (2) to (4) apply where a person has...

s.sch015 Repeals

s.schedule a1 para.1 (1) For the purposes of this Part of this Schedule—...

s.schedule a1 para.10 Sections 11L(2) to (7) and 11M have effect in relation...

s.schedule a1 para.3 (1) An enforcement order must specify which local justice area...

s.schedule a1 para.3a (1) In this Part of this Schedule “ unpaid work...

s.schedule a1 para.3b (1) The number of hours which a person may be...

s.schedule a1 para.3d The power of the Secretary of State to make rules...

s.schedule a1 para.4 (1) This paragraph applies where a court has made an...

s.schedule a1 para.5 (1) This paragraph applies where a court has made an...

s.schedule a1 para.6 (1) This paragraph applies where a court has made an...

s.schedule a1 para.7 (1) This paragraph applies where a court has made an...

s.schedule a1 para.8 (1) This paragraph applies where a court has made an...

s.schedule a1 para.9 (1) This paragraph applies where a court has made an...

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