189Emergency removal of children

189 Emergency removal of children

189 Emergency removal of children

(1) This section applies if the Regulatory Authority considers, on reasonable grounds, that there is an immediate danger to the safety or health of a child or children being educated and cared for by an education and care service.

(2) The Regulatory Authority may remove, or cause the removal of, the child or children from the education and care service premises.

(3) In exercising a power under subsection (2)—

(a) the Regulatory Authority may be given such assistance by other persons (including police officers) as is reasonably required; and

(b) the Regulatory Authority and any person assisting the Regulatory Authority may—

(i) enter the education and care service premises, without warrant; and

(ii) use reasonable force as necessary.

(4) If a child is removed from the education and care service premises under subsection (2), the Regulatory Authority must ensure that the child’s parents are immediately notified of the situation and the child’s current location.