# The Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Regulation 21: Privacy and access

Extent: E+W

The registered person must ensure that—
(a) the privacy of children is appropriately protected;
(b) children can access all appropriate areas of the children's home's premises; and
(c) any limitation placed on a child's privacy or access to any area of the home's premises—
(i) is intended to safeguard each child accommodated in the home;
(ii) is necessary and proportionate;
(iii) is kept under review and, if necessary, revised; and
(iv) allows children as much freedom as is possible when balanced against the need to protect them and keep them safe.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/541/regulation/21 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/childrens-homes-england-regulations-2015/regulation-21
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