Part XISecretary of State’s Supervisory Functions and Responsibilities
5 provisions
- CA 1989 s. 80 Inspection of children's homes and powers CA 1989 s. 80 permits national authority inspections of children's homes, schools, and care premises, with rights to inspect records and computers.
- CA 1989 s. 81 Inquiries - CA 1989 s. 81 CA 1989 s. 81 allows inquiries to be held into matters related to the Children Act 1989, such as child protection failures or care home incidents.
- CA 1989 s. 82 Financial support for child care training Secretary of State may fund approved child care training, make grants for secure accommodation, and grants to voluntary organisations. Repayment provisions.
- CA 1989 s. 83 Research and returns of information CA 1989 s.83: Secretary of State and local authorities may research children's social care; must transmit data; annual abstract; review training.
- CA 1989 s. 84 Secretary of State default order The Secretary of State can order a local authority in default for failing to perform Children Act duties without reasonable excuse and enforce compliance.