EXPLANATORY NOTE
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
Section 7 of the Childcare Act 2006 places a duty on English local authorities to secure early years provision free of charge in accordance with regulations. The relevant regulations are the Local Authority (Duty to Secure Early Years Provision Free of Charge) Regulations 2013 (the “2013 Regulations”).
These Regulations amend the 2013 Regulations as a consequence of the Children and Families Act 2014. The definition of “eligible child” in regulation 1(2) of the 2013 Regulations is amended to give effect to the introduction of education, health and care plans and the replacement of residence orders by child arrangements orders.
An Impact Assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private or voluntary sector is foreseen.