269.This section inserts a new section 87C making provision for national minimum standards that schools and colleges accommodating children must comply with in relation to the welfare of children. The national minimum standards will be taken into account by the appropriate authority or any substitute inspector in considering whether there has been a failure to safeguard and promote a child’s welfare in any school or college, and in any related proceedings. The Secretary of State must undertake a consultation exercise before issuing or substantially amending any standards.
Schedule 3 Child Minding and Day Care for Young Children Boarding Schools and Colleges Section 107 Boarding schools:  national minimum standards