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Amendments 121 and 122 seek to ensure that all relevant accommodation providers are registered with Ofsted as children’s homes and for this to be reflected in their statement of purpose. This is of paramount importance, although these amendments will not be necessary to ensure it. Persons carrying on relevant accommodation will be required to register with Ofsted, as they will be providing care and accommodation and meeting the definition of a children’s home in Section 1 of the Care Standards Act 2000. It is already a requirement for someone who is carrying on a children’s home to be registered.