# The Early Years Foundation Stage (Welfare Requirements) Regulations 2007, Regulation 11: Offence


(1) An early years provider who, without reasonable excuse, fails to comply with the requirements of regulation 7(1), 8 or 9(2) is guilty of an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.
(2) Proceedings under this regulation may only be taken by the Chief Inspector, and only after she has afforded an opportunity, during a period not exceeding one month, within which the early years provider may make representations.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/1771/regulation/11 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/early-years-foundation-stage-welfare-requirements-regulations-2007/regulation-11
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