2(1)Section 1 of the 2000 Act (children's homes) is amended as follows.E+W
(2)In subsection (4), after “establishment” insert “ in Wales ”.
(3)After that subsection insert—
“(4A)An establishment in England is not a children's home if it is—
(a)a hospital (within the meaning of the National Health Service Act 2006); or
(b)a residential family centre,
or if it is of a description excepted by regulations.”
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 5 para. 2 partly in force; Sch. 5 para. 2 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 170
I2Sch. 5 para. 2 in force at 1.10.2010 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2010/807, art. 2(2), Sch. 1 para. 30 (with Pt. 3)