The Children’s Homes (Wales) Regulations 2002

Regulation 4(1)

SCHEDULE 1 E+W MATTERS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

1.  A statement of the overall aims of the home, and the objectives to be attained with regard to children accommodated in the home. E+W

Commencement Information

I1 Sch. 1 para. 1 in force at 1.4.2002, see reg. 1(1)

2.  A statement of the facilities and services to be provided, within and outside the home, for the children accommodated in the home. E+W

Commencement Information

I2 Sch. 1 para. 2 in force at 1.4.2002, see reg. 1(1)

3.  The name and business address of every registered person. E+W

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I3 Sch. 1 para. 3 in force at 1.4.2002, see reg. 1(1)

4.  The relevant qualifications and experience of every registered person. E+W

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I4 Sch. 1 para. 4 in force at 1.4.2002, see reg. 1(1)

5.  The numbers, relevant qualifications and experience of persons working at the home, and if the workers are all of one sex, a description of the means whereby the home will promote appropriate role models of both sexes. E+W

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I5 Sch. 1 para. 5 in force at 1.4.2002, see reg. 1(1)

6.  The arrangements for the supervision, training and development of employees. E+W

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I6 Sch. 1 para. 6 in force at 1.4.2002, see reg. 1(1)

7.  The organisational structure of the home. E+W

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I7 Sch. 1 para. 7 in force at 1.4.2002, see reg. 1(1)

8.  The following details— E+W

(a) the age-range, sex and numbers of children for whom it is intended that accommodation should be provided;

(b) whether it is intended to accommodate children who are disabled, have special needs or any other special characteristics;

(c) the range of needs (other than those mentioned in sub-paragraph (b)) that the home is intended to meet.

Commencement Information

I8 Sch. 1 para. 8 in force at 1.4.2002, see reg. 1(1)

9.  The criteria used for admission to the home, including the home’s policy and procedures for emergency admissions (if the home provides for emergency admissions). E+W

Commencement Information

I9 Sch. 1 para. 9 in force at 1.4.2002, see reg. 1(1)

10.  If the home provides or is intended to provide accommodation for more than six children, a description of the positive outcomes intended for children in a home of such a size, and a description of the home’s strategy for counteracting any adverse effects arising from its size for the children accommodated in the home. E+W

Commencement Information

I10 Sch. 1 para. 10 in force at 1.4.2002, see reg. 1(1)

11.  A description of the home’s ethos and philosophy and the theoretical or therapeutic basis for the care provided. E+W

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I11 Sch. 1 para. 11 in force at 1.4.2002, see reg. 1(1)

12.  The arrangements made to protect and promote the health of the children accommodated in the home. E+W

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I12 Sch. 1 para. 12 in force at 1.4.2002, see reg. 1(1)

13.  The arrangements for the promotion of the education of the children accommodated in the home, including the facilities for private study. E+W

Commencement Information

I13 Sch. 1 para. 13 in force at 1.4.2002, see reg. 1(1)

14.  The arrangements to promote the participation of children in hobbies and recreational, sporting and cultural activities. E+W

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I14 Sch. 1 para. 14 in force at 1.4.2002, see reg. 1(1)

15.  The arrangements made for consultation with the children accommodated in the home about its operation. E+W

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I15 Sch. 1 para. 15 in force at 1.4.2002, see reg. 1(1)

16.  Details of— E+W

(a) the home’s policy on behaviour management and the use of restraint;

(b) the methods of control and discipline that may be used in the home and the circumstances in which, and by whom, they may be used.

Commencement Information

I16 Sch. 1 para. 16 in force at 1.4.2002, see reg. 1(1)

17.  The arrangements for child protection and to counter bullying. E+W

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I17 Sch. 1 para. 17 in force at 1.4.2002, see reg. 1(1)

18.  The procedure for dealing with any unauthorised absence of a child from the home. E+W

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I18 Sch. 1 para. 18 in force at 1.4.2002, see reg. 1(1)

19.  Details of any means of surveillance of children which may be used in the home. E+W

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I19 Sch. 1 para. 19 in force at 1.4.2002, see reg. 1(1)

20.  The fire precautions and associated emergency procedures in the home. E+W

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I20 Sch. 1 para. 20 in force at 1.4.2002, see reg. 1(1)

21.  The arrangements made for the children’s religious instruction and observance. E+W

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I21 Sch. 1 para. 21 in force at 1.4.2002, see reg. 1(1)

22.  The arrangements made for contact between any child accommodated in the home and his or her parents, relatives and friends. E+W

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I22 Sch. 1 para. 22 in force at 1.4.2002, see reg. 1(1)

23.  The arrangements for dealing with complaints of the children accommodated there. E+W

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I23 Sch. 1 para. 23 in force at 1.4.2002, see reg. 1(1)

24.  The arrangements for dealing with reviews of placement plans. E+W

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I24 Sch. 1 para. 24 in force at 1.4.2002, see reg. 1(1)

25.  The type of accommodation and sleeping arrangements provided (including details of any zones for particular types of children) and the circumstances in which children may share bedrooms. E+W

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I25 Sch. 1 para. 25 in force at 1.4.2002, see reg. 1(1)

26.  Details of any specific therapeutic techniques used in the home and arrangements for their supervision. E+W

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I26 Sch. 1 para. 26 in force at 1.4.2002, see reg. 1(1)

27.  Details of the home’s policy on anti-discriminatory practice as respects children and children’s rights. E+W

Commencement Information

I27 Sch. 1 para. 27 in force at 1.4.2002, see reg. 1(1)