The Children’s Homes Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005

Education, employment and leisure activity

17.—(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.