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Paragraph 8 Suitability of persons to care for children

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(1)

The later years provider and any person caring for the children for whom the later years provision is being provided—

(a)

is suitable to work with children,

(b)

is of integrity and good character,

(c)

has skills and experience suitable for the work, and

(d)

is physically and mentally fit for the work.

(2)

The later years provider has in place an effective system to ensure that every person caring for such children satisfies the requirements in sub-paragraph (1).

(3)

The later years provider is satisfied that an enhanced criminal record certificate has been obtained in respect of every person who cares for the children for whom the later years provision is provided.