# The Children’s Homes Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005, Regulation 24: Staffing of children’s homes

Extent: N.I.

(1) The registered person shall ensure that there is at all times, having regard to –
(a) the size of the children’s home, the statement of purpose, and the number and needs (including any needs arising from any disability) of the children accommodated there; and
(b) the need to safeguard and promote the health and welfare of the children accommodated in the home,
a sufficient number of suitably qualified, competent and experienced persons working at the children’s home.
(2) The registered person shall ensure that the employment of any persons on a temporary basis at the children’s home will not prevent children from receiving such continuity of care as is necessary to meet their needs.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2005/176/regulation/24 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/childrens-homes-regulations-northern-ireland-2005/regulation-24
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