UK Statutory Instrument 1996 Scotland

The Residential Establishments – Child Care (Scotland) Regulations 1996

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Care Inspectorate

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Part I — GENERAL

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s.001

Citation and commencement

s.002

Interpretation

Part II — GENERAL PROVISIONS APPLYING TO CONDUCT OF RESIDENTIAL ESTABLISHMENTS

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s.003

General

s.004

The managers of any residential establishment to which these Regulations...

s.005

Statement of functions and objectives

s.006

Number of children who may be accommodated

s.007

Appointment of person in charge

s.008

Appointment and vetting of staff in residential establishments

s.009

Precautions against fire and accident

s.010

Sanctions

s.011

Provision of education

s.012

Log book or books

s.013

Personal records

s.014

Religious instruction

s.015

Health and medical care

s.016

Monitoring of registered establishments

Part III — MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL PLACEMENTS IN A RESIDENTIAL ESTABLISHMENT

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s.017

Information to be supplied to persons in respect of each child placed in a residential establishment

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Enforcement and responsible bodies

The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.

Care Inspectorate

Care Inspectorate (Scotland)

Registers and inspects care services in Scotland including care homes, childcare, and support services. Publishes inspection grades and can take enforcement action.

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