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Regulation 8 General requirements

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(1)

The manager must, having regard to—

(a)

the size of the local authority and its statement of purpose; and

(b)

the need to safeguard and promote the welfare of children who may be, or have been, placed for adoption by the authority,

manage the adoption service with sufficient care, competence and skill.

(2)

The manager shall undertake from time to time such training as is appropriate to ensure that he or she has the experience and skills necessary to manage the adoption service.