# The Local Authority Adoption Service (Wales) Regulations 2007, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations are made under the Adoption and Children Act 2002 (“the 2002 Act”) and the Care Standards Act 2000 (“the 2000 Act”) and apply to Welsh local authorities. They replace the Local Authority Adoption Service (Wales) Regulations 2005. They provide a regulatory framework for local authority adoption services. Chapter 6 of the Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003 provides for the inspection of local authority services by the National Assembly for Wales (“the National Assembly”).
Regulations 3 and 4 require that each local authority providing an adoption service must have a statement of purpose setting out the aims and objectives of the service and a children’s guide. The service must be carried on in a manner which is consistent with the statement of purpose.
Part 2 makes provision about the persons managing the service, and requires satisfactory information to be available in relation to the matters prescribed in Schedule 3.
Part 3 makes provision about the conduct of the service, staffing and fitness of workers, the suitability of the premises, complaints and record keeping, and for reviewing the quality of service.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2007/1357/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-authority-adoption-service-wales-regulations-2007/note
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