310.The current system for registering and regulating children’s homes is set out in the Children Act 1989. There are three categories of children’s home – community homes, defined as those provided directly by local authorities or in partnership with a voluntary organisation or trust; voluntary homes, provided by non-profit making organisations; and registered children’s homes, whose providers are private individuals or private sector, rather than local government or voluntary, organisations. These categories of home are dealt with in parts VI, VII and VIII of the Children Act 1989 respectively.
ANNEX 1: Existing Legislation The Children Act 1989 Children’s Homes