Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations establish a procedure for considering representations (including complaints) made to local authorities about the discharge by the authority of any of their functions—
under Part III of the Act in relation to a child looked after bythem or in need;
where section 24(14) of the Act applies (representations concerningadvice and assistance for certain children aged 18 to 21);
under paragraph 4 of Schedule 7 to the Act (foster parents: limitson number of foster children) in relation to exemption from the usualfostering limit.
The Regulations make provision to include consideration ofrepresentations by an independent person and for reference ofrepresentations to a panel which is to make recommendations to theauthority, organisation or person carrying on the home.
The Regulations also make provision for a record to be kept of allrepresentations received and their outcome to monitor the operation ofthe procedure and for a report on the operation of the procedure to beprepared every twelve months.
The Regulations apply the procedure for considering representations(including complaints) made to voluntary organisations and personscarrying on registered children’s homes with modifications.