Commentary on Sections and Schedules Part 3 – Regulation of Provision of Childcare in England Chapter 3: Regulation of Later Years Provision for children under 8 Section 59: Regulations governing activities
129.This section allows the Secretary of State to make regulations governing the activities of compulsorily registered later years providers. These may cover issues such as the welfare of children, suitable persons and premises, complaints procedures and the provision of information. The regulations may provide for the Chief Inspector to take into account a failure to meet requirements imposed by the regulations. Regulations may also be made making breach of requirements imposed by the regulations an offence.