A1

This paragraph applies to a person fostering in England.

5A

1

This paragraph applies to a person (P) fostering in Wales.

2

Sub-paragraph (3) applies where—

a

P exceeds the usual fostering limit and is not exempted under paragraph 4;

b

P is exempted under paragraph 4 and exceeds the usual fostering limit by fostering a child not named in the exemption.

3

Where this paragraph applies, P is not to be treated as fostering and is to be treated for the purposes of the Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 as providing a care home service.

4

But sub-paragraph (3) does not apply if the children fostered are all siblings in respect of each other.