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CI (2004)3: Placement of children in unregistered provision
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Document type:Chief Inspector Letter
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Author:Department of Health, Social Services Inspectorate
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Published date:15 March 2004
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Primary audience:Professionals
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Gateway reference:2004
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Series number:CI (2004)3
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Pages:2
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Copyright holder:Crown
This document clarifies the legal and policy position about placing children in all services that require registration. It covers children's homes, independent fostering services, residential family centres and care homes admitting children. The registration requirements provide essential safeguards for children. They ensure that those providing and managing the service are fit persons to care for children and that the service is operating in line with regulations and National Minimum Standards made under the Care Standards Act 2000.
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