51.—(1) If—
(a)more than one person is registered in respect of a children’s home; and
(b)a registered person dies,
the other registered person must notify HMCI of the death in writing without delay.
(2) If only one person is registered in respect of a home, and that person dies, that person’s personal representatives must notify HMCI in writing—
(a)without delay, of the death; and
(b)within 28 days, of their intentions regarding the future running of the home.
(3) The personal representatives of a deceased registered provider—
(a)may carry on the home without being registered in respect of it—
(i)for a period not exceeding 28 days;
(ii)for such further period as may be determined in accordance with paragraph (4);
(b)must appoint a person to take day-to-day charge of the home during any period in which they carry on the home without being registered in respect of it; and
(c)must have regard to children’s welfare when acting in relation to the operation of the home and its future.
(4) HMCI—
(a)may extend the period in paragraph (3)(a)(i) by such further period, not exceeding one year, as HMCI may determine; and
(b)must notify any such determination to the personal representatives in writing.