UK Statutory Instrument
2003
United Kingdom
The Voluntary Adoption Agencies and the Adoption Agencies (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2003
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18 compliance obligations
What this Act requires
Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.
Schedules
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The name, address and telephone number of the registration authority....
The name and address of the registered provider, the responsible...
Any conditions for the time being in force in relation...
The relevant qualifications and experience of the manager and branch...
The number, relevant qualifications and experience of the staff working...
The organisational structure of the agency.
The system in place to monitor and evaluate the provision...
The procedures for recruiting, preparing, assessing, approving and supporting prospective...
A summary of the complaints procedure.
Proof of identity including a recent photograph.
Either— (a) where the position falls within section 115(3) of...
Two written references, including a reference from the person’s most...
Where a person has previously worked in a position whose...
Documentary evidence of any relevant qualification.
A full employment history, together with a satisfactory written explanation...
Full name.
Sex.
Date of birth.
Home address.
Qualifications relevant to, and experience of, work involving children.
The dates on which he commences and ceases to be...
Whether he is employed by the registered provider under a...
His job description and whether he works full-time or part-time...
Training undertaken by him, supervision, appraisal, disciplinary action (if any)...
Statement of purpose
- Prepare, share, and follow a statement of purpose for your adoption agency
Review of statement of purpose
- Review and update statement of purpose, notify regulator within 28 days
Appointment of manager and branch manager
- Appoint a manager and branch manager and notify the registration authority
Fitness of manager and branch manager
- Ensure managers and branch managers are fit before appointment
Registered provider, manager and branch manager — general requirements
- Run your adoption agency with sufficient care, competence and skill
Notification of offences
- Notify registration authority of any criminal conviction
Complaints
- Establish a written complaints procedure for adoption-related complaints
Complaints — further requirements
- Investigate complaints, respond within 28 days, keep records for 3 years
Staffing of agency
- Ensure sufficient qualified staff at adoption agency
Fitness of workers
- Ensure workers are fit to work for the adoption agency
Employment of staff
- Ensure probation, job descriptions, and staff training for adoption agency employees
Staff disciplinary procedure
- Operate a disciplinary procedure covering child safety and abuse reporting
Records with respect to staff
- Keep staff records and retain them for 15 years
Fitness of premises
- Ensure premises are suitable and records are securely stored
Notifiable events
- Notify the right authority immediately when a listed event occurs
Financial position
- Ensure financial viability of the adoption agency
Notice of absence
- Notify the regulator if manager is absent for 28 days or more
Notice of changes
- Notify registration authority of changes and deaths
Browse 8 other sections — procedural / definitional / commencement
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Citation, commencement and interpretation
Application for registration under Part II of
Fitness of registered provider
Arrangements for the protection of children
Appointment of liquidators
Compliance with regulations
Amendments to the Adoption Agencies Regulations 1983
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