Joint statement from the Care Inspectorate and Education Scotland on our progress towards the delivery of the new Quality improvement framework for the early learning and childcare sectors
We are delighted to announce that the new Quality improvement framework for the early learning and childcare sectors is now available on the Education Scotland website.
We have collated the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) we have received about the new framework. These are available on the Professionals area of our website and on the Education Scotland website. We hope that you find these helpful. We will continue to listen to feedback and may make further adjustments to the framework and to the FAQs ahead of full implementation from September 2025.
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Self-evaluation tools and guidance for childcare agencies
Following the launch last year of our 'Quality framework for childcare agencies introducing and supplying childcare staff', we have now published our self-evaluation toolkit.
The purpose of our self-evaluation tools is to support services to assess how well they are doing against the key questions from our quality framework and highlight areas where they need to support improved outcomes for children.
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Revised guidance for children and young people's residential services
Following feedback from the wider registered services’ sector, and the implementation of sections of the Children (Care and Justice)(Scotland) Act 2024, we have revised both our Matching and Admissions Guidance and the Protocol for use of the emergency bedroom in secure accommodation services. The aim is to further support services in making robust and responsive assessments on the children and young people they can safely care for.
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Annual returns go live today
The annual return is now available for services to complete between 6 January and 2 March 2025.
All service types must complete their annual returns electronically, using the Care Inspectorate’s eForms system.
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The importance of visiting over the festive season
The Care Inspectorate sends our best wishes to all those working in services across the country over the festive season and our sincere thanks for your continuing commitment during this time.
We know this is an extremely busy time for care homes and want to remind services of the importance of visiting throughout this festive period.
Meaningful contact with families and friends is fundamental to health and wellbeing, and is a key part of our human rights.
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