Review of Key Question 7 and the self-evaluation tool on restrictive practices
We are currently reviewing Key Question 7 (KQ7) for the following service types:
- Secure accommodation services
- Mainstream boarding schools and school hostels
- Care homes for children and young people and school care accommodation (special residential schools)
We are also reviewing the use and impact of the self-evaluation tool on restrictive practices for services this applies to.
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National review of the experiences of disabled children and young people
We have notified all chief social work officers that the Care Inspectorate is undertaking a national review of the experiences of disabled children and young people. The review will provide an overview of social work’s contribution to how well disabled children and young people’s needs are assessed, planned for, and met. Our work commences in May 2023 and concludes in May 2024. For more information please click here.
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Care Inspectorate Statistical Summary Report for Quarter 4 of 2022/23
The Care Inspectorate Statistical Summary Report for Quarter 4 of 2022/23 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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Equalities mainstreaming report published
We have published a report on progress we have made on the equality outcomes we have committed to deliver. Equality is a part of everything we do and this report demonstrates how we are mainstreaming equality by integrating it into our day-to-day working and core functions.
Read the report here.
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Inspector vacancies and open days
We're recruiting inspectors to work within our adult, children and young people, and complaints teams.
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