Part VIII Registered Children’s Homes
I164 Welfare of children in children’s homes.
1
Where a child is accommodated in a F1private children’s home, it shall be the duty of the person carrying on the home to—
a
safeguard and promote the child’s welfare;
b
make such use of the services and facilities available for children cared for by their own parents as appears to that person reasonable in the case of the child; and
c
advise, assist and befriend him with a view to promoting his welfare when he ceases to be so accommodated.
2
Before making any decision with respect to any such child the person carrying on the home shall, so far as is reasonably practicable, ascertain the wishes and feelings of—
a
the child;
b
his parents;
c
any other person who is not a parent of his but who has parental responsibility for him; and
d
any person whose wishes and feelings the person carrying on the home considers to be relevant,
regarding the matter to be decided.
3
In making any such decision the person concerned shall give due consideration—
a
having regard to the child’s age and understanding, to such wishes and feelings of his as he has been able to ascertain;
b
to such other wishes and feelings mentioned in subsection (2) as he has been able to ascertain; and
c
to the child’s religious persuasion, racial origin and cultural and linguistic background.
4
Section 62, except subsection (4), shall apply in relation to any person who is carrying on a F1private children’s home as it applies in relation to any voluntary organisation.