# The Children’s Homes Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005, Regulation 17: Education, employment and leisure activity

Extent: N.I.

(1) The registered person shall promote the educational attainment of children accommodated in a children’s home, in particular by ensuring that –
(a) the children make use of educational facilities appropriate to their age, aptitude, needs, interests and potential;
(b) the routine of the home is organised so as to further children’s participation in education, including private study; and
(c) effective links are maintained with any schools attended by children accommodated in the home.
(2) The registered person shall ensure that children accommodated in the home are –
(a) encouraged to develop and pursue appropriate leisure interests; and
(b) provided with appropriate leisure facilities and activities.
(3) Where any child in a children’s home has attained the age where he is no longer required to receive compulsory full-time education, the registered person shall assist with the making of, and give effect to, the arrangements made for his education, training and employment.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2005/176/regulation/17 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/childrens-homes-regulations-northern-ireland-2005/regulation-17
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