PART 3Amendments to the Fees and Frequency of Inspections Regulations

Amendment to regulation 2716

1

Regulation 27 (frequency of inspections) is amended as follows.

2

In paragraph (3A), after sub-paragraph (b) insert—

c

which does not record a judgment on the overall experiences and progress of children and young people living in a children’s home because there are no children and young people living in the home at the time of the inspection, no further inspection will be required in that year unless the Chief Inspector determines that a further inspection is required.

3

In paragraph (3B), for “subsection” substitute “paragraph”.

4

After paragraph (3B), insert—

3C

The Chief Inspector must arrange for premises which are used for the purposes of a supported accommodation undertaking to be inspected at least once in the first inspection cycle and thereafter at least once in each subsequent inspection cycle.

5

In paragraph (4), for “paragraph (1)” substitute “paragraphs (1) and (3C)”.

6

In paragraph (5), after sub-paragraph (c) insert—

d

“first inspection cycle” means:

i

for a supported accommodation undertaking registered by the Chief Inspector before 1st April 2024, the period commencing with 1st September 2024 and ending with 31st March 2027;

ii

for a supported accommodation undertaking registered by the Chief Inspector on or after 1st April 2024, the period commencing with 1st April following the date on which the supported accommodation undertaking was registered and ending 36 months later;

e

“subsequent inspection cycle” means the period commencing with 1st April following the date on which the supported accommodation undertaking was last inspected and ending 36 months later.