| 1. | Citation, commencement and interpretation. |
| 2. | Scope of Regulations. |
| 3. | Consultation and notification. |
| 4. | Duties of local authorities in relation to placements. |
| 5. | Enquiries to be made before placement decisions. |
| 6. | Placement decisions by Director of Social Services or nominated person. |
| 7. | Provision of agreements. |
| 8. | Supervision of placements. |
| 9. | Arrangements between local authorities and area authorities. |
| 10. | Health requirements. |
| 11. | Restriction on placements outside England and Wales. |
| 12. | Termination of placements. |
| 13. | Registers to be kept by local authorities. |
| 14. | Case records relating to placements. |
| 15. | Retention of and access to case records. |
| 16. | Transitional provisions. |