s 98A Inspections
(1) The Chief Inspector must— (a) inspect a children's centre at such intervals as may be prescribed; (b) inspect a children's centre at any time when the Secretary of State requires the Chief Inspector to secure its inspection. (2) The Chief Inspector may inspect a children's centre at any other time when the Chief Inspector considers that it would be appropriate for it to be inspected. (3) Regulations may provide that in prescribed circumstances the Chief Inspector is not required to inspect a children's centre at an interval prescribed for the purposes of subsection (1)(a). (4) A requirement made by the Secretary of State as mentioned in subsection (1)(b) may be imposed in relation to— (a) children's centres generally; (b) a class of children's centres; (c) a particular children's centre. (5) For the purposes of subsection (4)(b) a class of children's centres may be described, in particular, by reference to a geographical area. (6) If the Chief Inspector so elects in the case of an inspection falling within subsection (1)(b) or (2), that inspection is to be treated as if it were an inspection falling within subsection (1)(a).