Article 1 Citation, interpretation and extent

This Order may be cited as the Care Standards Act 2000 (Commencement No. 1 (England) and Transitional Provisions) Order 2000.

In this Order, unless the context otherwise requires—

• “the Act” means the Care Standards Act 2000;

• “the 1989 Act” means the Children Act 1989^f1;

• a “small children’s home” means a home within the meaning of section 63 of the 1989 Act, which provides (or usually provides or is intended to provide) care and accommodation for not more than three children at any one time.

This Order extends to England only.