143.Section 71 allows the Secretary of State to make regulations specifying a period of time after which voluntary registration will expire. Providers who wished to continue to be registered would be required to reapply for registration on expiry of this period.
Commentary on Sections and Schedules Part 3 – Regulation of Provision of Childcare in England Chapter 5 – Common Provisions Section 71: Termination of voluntary registration on expiry of prescribed period