Commentary on Sections and Schedules Part 3 – Regulation of Provision of Childcare in England Chapter 4 – Voluntary registration Section 67: Regulations governing activities
137.This section allows the Secretary of State, after consulting the Chief Inspector, to make regulations governing the activities of voluntarily registered providers. Under subsections (4) and (5), this power may be exercised to confer powers and impose duties on the Chief Inspector in the exercise of his functions under Part 3. In particular it may be exercised so as to require the Chief Inspector, in exercising these functions, to have regard to factors, standards and other matters prescribed by or referred to in the regulations.
138.Subsection (6) provides that where the regulations require a person other than the Chief Inspector to have regard to or meet factors, standards and other matters, they may also allow for any allegation that the person has failed to do so to be taken into account by the Chief Inspector in the exercise of his functions under Part 3 or in any proceedings under that Part.
139.It is not an offence to breach such regulations, but registration may be cancelled if requirements are not met.