Education, employment and leisure activity
18.—(1) The registered person shall promote the educational attainment of children accommodated in a children’s home, in particular by ensuring that—
(a)the children make use of educational facilities appropriate to their age, aptitude, needs, interests and potential;
(b)the routine of the home is organised so as to further children’s participation in education, including private study; and
(c)effective links are maintained with any schools attended by children accommodated in the home.
(2) The registered person shall ensure that children accommodated in the home are—
(a)encouraged to develop and pursue appropriate leisure interests; and
(b)provided with appropriate leisure facilities and activities.
(3) Where any child in a children’s home has attained the age where he is no longer required to receive compulsory full-time education, the registered person shall assist with the making of, and give effect to, the arrangements made for his education, training and employment.