Chief Inspector functions (repealed) CA 1989 s. 79N
Section 79N of the Children Act 1989 concerning the Chief Inspector's functions has been repealed and contains no active legal text.
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Text in force at .
Source: legislation.gov.uk — The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk), reproduced under licence Open Government Licence v3.0.
What it actually says
Section 79N of the Children Act 1989 formerly set out the general functions of the Chief Inspector regarding child minding and day care.
This provision has been repealed and contains no active legal text. It confers no ongoing powers, rights, or duties.
When it applies
- Checking whether Section 79N of the Children Act 1989 still grants regulatory authority to the Chief Inspector.
- Reviewing historical statutory provisions that previously governed child minding and day care regulation.
- Confirming that Section 79N no longer imposes active obligations on childcare providers.
What this section does not say
- Current statutory duties and inspection powers of Ofsted, which are located in later childcare legislation.
- Inspection and regulation of child care provision in Wales, which is addressed under section ca1989s.79t.
- Child arrangements orders and parental responsibility, which are governed by section ca1989s.8.
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This page reproduces the text of CA 1989 s. 79N in force at the date shown and explains it in general terms. It is not legal advice and takes no account of the circumstances of your case, which can change the answer completely. For a live dispute, for limitation periods, and before taking any step in court, consult a qualified lawyer in England and Wales.