The National Care Standards Commission (Inspection of Schools and Colleges) Regulations 2002
These Regulations make provision relating to the inspection of schools and colleges providing accommodation for children. Section 87(5) of the Children Act 1989 (as amended by the Care Standards Act 2000), confers power on a person authorised by the National Care Standards Commission to enter the premises of a school or college accommodating children, in order to determine whether the welfare of the children is being adequately safeguarded and promoted. A person so authorised may inspect the premises of the school or college, its records, and the children accommodated there, as provided for by these Regulations.