# The Local Authority Adoption Services (Wales) Regulations 2019, Regulation 21: Staffing - overarching requirements


(1) The service provider must ensure that at all times a sufficient number of suitably qualified, trained, skilled, competent and experienced staff are deployed to work at the service, having regard to—
(a) the statement of purpose for the service,
(b) the individuals’ need for support,
(c) assisting individuals to meet their need for support,
(d) the need to safeguard and promote the health and welfare of children, and
(e) the requirements of these Regulations.
(2) The service provider must ensure that suitable arrangements are made for the support and development staff.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2019/291/regulation/21 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-authority-adoption-services-wales-regulations-2019/regulation-21
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