Quality Improvement Framework for the early learning and childcare sectors
Joint statement from the Care Inspectorate and Education Scotland on early learning and childcare inspections and our progress towards the delivery of the new Quality Improvement Framework for the early learning and childcare sectors
We are pleased to share some important updates on the development of the new quality improvement framework for the early learning and childcare sectors.
Over the past months, we have been working to develop a framework that will support continuous improvement in the quality of early learning and childcare. The framework will be used by the Care Inspectorate and Education Scotland when carrying out inspections from September 2025. We are grateful to all those who have contributed to its development and to our stakeholder reference group for their work in developing the framework. We want to make sure the framework is a valuable tool for everyone in the sector.
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Care Inspectorate Statistical Summary Report for Quarter 2 of 2024/25
The Care Inspectorate Statistical Summary Report for Quarter 2 of 2024/25 has now been released. This presents data on the number of registered care services, new registrations and cancellations, complaints about care services and quality theme grades all by care service type and or service sector. This is updated on a quarterly basis. All content is available under the Open Government License, unless otherwise stated. More information on this license is available here.
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A joint inspection of adult support and protection: review of progress in the South Ayrshire partnership
A joint progress review of adult support and protection in South Ayrshire has found significant improvement in ensuring that adults at risk of harm are safe, protected and supported.
Inspectors also noted further improvements by the partnership were still necessary in some key areas.
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A report of a joint inspection of services for children and young people at risk of harm in Renfrewshire community planning partnership
Children and young people at risk of harm in Renfrewshire are significantly positively impacted by services in their area, according to a new report.
Inspectors from the Care Inspectorate, in partnership with Education Scotland, Healthcare Improvement Scotland and His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland, found major strengths in services for children and young people at risk of harm in the Renfrewshire community planning partnership.
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Statement on Lomond View Care Home, Cupar
A spokesperson for the Care Inspectorate said: “An inspection has identified serious and significant concerns about the quality of care experienced by residents at Lomond View Care Home in Cupar.
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