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25.—(1) The registered person shall ensure that there is at all times, having regard to—
(a)the size of the children’s home, its statement of purpose, and the number and needs (including any needs arising from any disability) of the children accommodated there; and
(b)the need to safeguard and promote the health and welfare of the children accommodated in the home;
a sufficient number of suitably qualified, skilled and experienced persons working at the children’s home.
[F1(1A) In complying with paragraph (1) the registered person must ensure that at all times after 1 July 2010, or such later date as the Assembly may, in exceptional circumstances agree, not less than 80% of the care staff at the children’s home hold a relevant qualification.]
(2) The registered person shall ensure that the employment of any persons on a temporary basis at the children’s home will not prevent children accommodated in the children’s home from receiving such continuity of care as is reasonable to meet their needs.
[F2(2A) In complying with paragraph (2) the registered person must ensure that at all times after 1 March 2008 or such later date as the Assembly may, in exceptional circumstances agree, not less than 90% of care staff working at the children’s home are permanent employees.]
Textual Amendments
F1Reg. 25(1A) inserted (1.7.2007) by The Children’s Homes (Wales) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/311), regs. 1(1), 2(9)(a)
F2Reg. 25(2A) inserted (1.7.2007) by The Children’s Homes (Wales) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/311), regs. 1(1), 2(9)(b)
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