Engagement session for childminders on the new quality improvement framework


We are holding an engagement session for childminders on the new quality improvement framework. We hope that you will welcome this opportunity to engage with inspectors to become familiar with the new framework and support self-evaluation. The session takes place on Thursday 8 May from 18:45 - 19:45. Register your place here.


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A joint inspection of services for children and young people at risk of harm in East Ayrshire


A joint inspection of services in the East Ayrshire community planning partnership has found important strengths in ensuring children and young people at risk of harm are safe, protected and supported. Some areas for improvement were also identified.  


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Scottish care home census 2025


The Scottish care home census 2024-25 form will open on Monday, 14 April 2025 and care home services for adults and older people will be able to complete this through the Care Inspectorate eForms system. The census will be available to complete up to and including Sunday, 1 June 2025.

A letter with further detail and guidance notes will be published ahead of re-opening on the Scottish Government website here.


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Scottish care home census 2025


The Scottish care home census 2024-25 form opens today, Monday, 14 April 2025 and care home services for adults and older people will be able to complete this through the Care Inspectorate eForms system. The census will be available to complete up to and including Sunday, 1 June 2025.

A letter with further detail and guidance notes is available on the Scottish Government website here.


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Become a young inspection volunteer


We’re looking for young volunteers

We’re looking for young people with a personal experience of care to volunteer with us. So, if you have used a care service, you could be just who we are looking for. You don’t have to have qualifications – personal experience is what counts. You must be aged between 18-27 to apply.


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