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Child Student carer criminality rules aligned

The listed carer’s criminality assessment is aligned more closely with Part Suitability, including specified suspended sentences.

Resource type
Rules change
Last reviewed
26 July 2026
Official sources
1
Platform role
Information only
Published
9 July 2026
Effective
From the HC 259 commencement date
Status
Upcoming
General information, not a personal recommendation

This summary is not transitional-rule advice. The application date, decision date and exact commencement wording may matter.

What changed

Practical summary

  • Updates the carer criminality framework
  • Applies to relevant Child Student entry applications

What to do next

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  • Identify whether a listed carer is required
  • Check the current Appendix Child Student wording
  • Use regulated advice for criminal-history issues

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