Paragraph 5A F1

(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.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Sch. 7 para. 5A inserted (2.4.2018) by The Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/195), regs. 2(1), 13(b)