# The Childcare (Miscellaneous Amendments) (England) Regulations 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS, ENGLAND
Made 9th July 2026
Laid before Parliament 13th July 2026
Coming into force 1st September 2026
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 35(2)(a), (3)(b) and (5), 36(3)(b) and (5), 39(1), 43(1) and (3), 44(1), 54(3)(b) and (5)(b), 55(3)(b) and (5)(b), 59(2) and (3), 62(3)(b) and (5)(b), 63(4)(b) and (6)(b), 67(2) and (3) and 104(2) of the Childcare Act 2006.
In respect of the provision in regulations 4(6) and (9) and 5, in accordance with sections 43(2), 59(2) and 67(2) of the Childcare Act 2006, the Secretary of State has consulted His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education, Children’s Services and Skills and other appropriate persons.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/796/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/childcare-miscellaneous-amendments-england-regulations-2026/introduction
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