These Regulations amend the Childcare (General Childcare Register) Regulations 2008 (“the Principal Regulations”) which contain requirements relating to childcare providers who are applying for registration or following registration in Parts A or B of the General Childcare Register (“the GCR”). The GCR is maintained by Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education, Children’s Services and Skills (“the Chief Inspector”) under Part 3 of the Childcare Act 2006.