The Care Inspectorate has a strong desire to support innovative models of early learning and childcare. In partnership with Scottish Government and Scottish Futures Trust we launched Space to Grow – Design guidance for early learning and childcare and out of school care settingsout of school care settings in June 2017.  This online resource promotes the adoption of good design principles which contribute to high quality and stimulating care and learning environments that support all children no matter what their individual needs are.

We hope our Early Learning and Childcare: Delivering High Quality Play and Learning Environments Outdoors Practice NoteDelivering High Quality Play and Learning Environments Outdoors Practice Note assists you in the planning and delivery of your provision in the future.