Policy Briefing #16:
Children's Homes regulations, guidance and national minimum standards

The Department for Education have now published the final version of the amended Regulations and National Minimum Standards (NMS) for Children's Homes

This Policy Briefing summarises the key requirements contained in the amended Regulations and NMS.

Useful Links:

• Children's Homes National Minimum Standards
• Amended Children's Homes Regulations 2011
• Children's Homes Regulations 2001
• Volume 5 Children Act Guidance/Regulations: Children's Homes