Release of Early Learning and Childcare Improvement Programme Bitesize resources
The Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) Improvement programme are pleased to announce they have launched a series of online bite size resources on the Hub today. These will support services to complete their Key Question 5 self-evaluation.
The flexible design means all ELC staff can view the four sessions at any time - supporting them to raise their knowledge and skills in specific areas. Anyone can access them, so it's a helpful resource for the wider ELC sector.
They are centred on the programme’s vision which is to see an increased number of ELC settings achieve the national standard.
- Key Question 5 self-evaluation.
- Quick wins in ELC Care Inspectorate inspections.
- Introduction to quality improvement in an ELC context.
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Joint inspection report for services for adults in West Lothian
We have published our joint inspection report for services for adults in West Lothian.
You can download a copy of the report here.
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Care Inspectorate report to the Scottish Parliament on inspections
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The Care Inspectorate has laid before the Scottish Parliament a report of inspections it has carried out in care services in the past two weeks.
This report covers inspections completed since the previous report submitted to Parliament on 19 August.
In order to robustly assess the arrangements put in place by care services to respond to the Covid-19 Pandemic, Care Inspectorate inspections place a particular focus on infection prevention and control, personal protective equipment and staffing in care settings.
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Scottish Government publish adult care homes visiting guidance
The Scottish Government has published guidance on the return of health and social care and other professionals / services to adult care homes. The guidance also provides advice about residents leaving the care home for day or overnight visits, group, communal activities and residential respite care during the pandemic.
The recommendation is that, from 7 September, non-essential services should be able to resume visiting residents in care homes. This is provided relevant risk assessments have been undertaken by care homes and approved by the local Director of Public Health (or delegated representative).
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Joint inspection report on services for children and young people in Midlothian
We have published our finding of a joint inspection of services for children and young people in Midlothian.
You can view the report here.
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