18.—(1) The registered person shall promote the educational attainment of children accommodated in a children’s home, which shall include ensuring that—
(a)the children make use of educational facilities appropriate to their age, aptitude, needs, interests and potential;
(b)the routine of the home is organised so as to further children’s participation in education including private study; and
(c)effective links are maintained with any schools attended by children accommodated in the home.
(2) The registered person shall ensure that children accommodated in the home are—
(a)encouraged to develop and pursue appropriate leisure interests; and
(b)provided with appropriate leisure facilities and activities.
(3) Where any child in a children’s home has attained the age where he or she is no longer required to receive compulsory full-time education, the registered person shall assist with the making of, and giving effect to, the arrangements made for him or her in respect of his education, training and employment.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Regs. 15-18 applied (with modifications) (1.4.2002) by The Care Homes (Wales) Regulations 2002 (S.I. 2002/324), regs. 1(1), 33(2)
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