Explanatory Notes

Children and Families Act 2014

2014 CHAPTER 6

13 March 2014

Commentary on Sections

PART 5 – WELFARE OF CHILDREN

Section 105: Disqualification from carrying on, or being employed in, a children’s home

429.This section amends section 65 of the Children Act 1989, which provides for persons who are disqualified from private fostering under section 68 of that Act to be disqualified from carrying on, managing or having a financial interest in children’s homes. This section introduces, in relation to England, a time limit for a person to disclose to the Chief Inspector that they have been disqualified from private fostering.