Part 2Standards

Chapter 8Other functions of CSCI

I1I2111Boarding schools and colleges: reports

In section 87 of the Children Act 1989, after subsection (9) insert—

9A

Where the Commission or the National Assembly for Wales exercises the power conferred by subsection (5) in relation to a child, it must publish a report on whether the child’s welfare is adequately safeguarded and promoted while he is accommodated by the school or college.

9B

Where the Commission or the National Assembly for Wales publishes a report under this section, it must—

a

send a copy of the report to the school or college concerned; and

b

make copies of the report available for inspection at its offices by any person at any reasonable time.

9C

Any person who requests a copy of a report published under this section is entitled to have one on payment of such reasonable fee (if any) as the Commission or the National Assembly for Wales (as the case may be) considers appropriate.