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Child definition

What does Child mean? In legal practice, child describes a minor—someone who has not reached 18—used across family law, child protection, education, immigration and youth justice to determine rights, duties and court or tribunal jurisdiction. The term is generally defined in legislation as under 18: for example, the Children Act 1989 (England and Wales), the Children (Scotland) Act 1995, the Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995, and, in Ireland, the Child Care Act 1991. In Ireland, the 1991 Act excludes a person who is or has been married; as under‑18 marriage is now prohibited, this exclusion has limited practical effect. Specific regimes may use different age...

England: Ofsted prosecution powers relating to childcare provision—offences, statutory defences, evidence, penalties and decision-making

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In England, the provision of childcare is regulated in line with Part 3 of the Child Care act 2006 (ChA 2006)...

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Francesca Snape

Francesca is an associate solicitor in the regulatory department at Stephensons. Francesca represents registered providers and managers facing enforcement action by the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) and the Care Quality Commission (CQC). In particular, Francesca provides advice on compliance; challenging inspections, enforcement action and appeals to the first-tier tribunal (Care Standards Chamber).Francesca assists in drafting representations in relation to inspection reports and ratings. Francesca also assists in challenging warning notices, welfare requirements notices and statutory requirements notices, as well as decisions to cancel, suspend, or impose conditions on registration. Where Ofsted or CQC have issued a decision, Francesca assists in appeals to the first-tier tribunal.Francesca represents and advises a wide range of professionals across a number of sectors before their professional regulators. Francesca acts for professionals in the healthcare, education and counselling and...

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