# The Childcare (Childminder Agencies) (Cancellation etc.) Regulations 2014, Regulation 4: Procedure for cancellation of registration

Extent: E+W

(1) Where a childminder agency proposes to cancel a provider’s registration it must give the provider notice of its intention to do so (“a notice of intention”).
(2) A notice of intention must—
(a) be in writing;
(b) give reasons for the proposed cancellation; and
(c) specify a reasonable period within which the provider may make representations to the agency in respect of the proposed cancellation.
(3) The period specified pursuant to paragraph (2)(c) must be no less than 14 days beginning with the date on which the notice of intention is given.
(4) If the agency decides to proceed with cancellation of the provider’s registration, it must give the provider notice of its decision (“a decision notice”).
(5) A decision notice—
(a) must not be given before the end of the period specified under paragraph (2)(c); and
(b) must specify the date on which cancellation of registration will take effect.
(6) The date specified pursuant to paragraph (5)(b) must be no less than 28 days beginning with the date on which the decision notice is given.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/1922/regulation/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/childcare-childminder-agencies-cancellation-etc-regulations-2014/regulation-4
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