New quality framework for mainstream boarding schools and school hostels
We have published the new quality framework for mainstream boarding schools and school hostels.
Since 1 April last year, we have been rolling out a revised methodology for inspecting care and support services. The changes build on approaches we have introduced in the past three years: an emphasis on experiences and outcomes; proportionate approaches in services that perform well; shorter inspection reports; and a focus on supporting improvement in quality.
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Press release: Abbotsford Care, Fife
A care home for adults in Fife must make urgent improvements in the care experienced by residents, inspectors have said.
Stand Up for Siblings wins Herald Society Partnership Award
As a proud member of the Stand Up for Siblings (SUFS) partnership, we were delighted to win the Herald Society Partnership Award last Wednesday.
New ‘Registered by the Care Inspectorate’ logo
We're excited to announce our new widget – an interactive digital logo – that care services can use for free on their website to show visitors they are Care Inspectorate registered. When visitors click on the widget, a new window opens showing the service’s information on our website.
Consultation on the draft quality framework for support services (care at home) and housing support services (including combined services)
Since 2018, on an incremental basis, we have been rolling out a revised methodology for inspecting care and support services. The core of the new approach is a quality framework for use in self-evaluation, scrutiny and improvement support which sets out the elements that will help us answer key questions about the difference care is making to people and the quality and effectiveness of the things that contribute to those differences. By setting out what we expect to see in high-quality care and support provision, we can also help support improvement. Using a framework in this way develops a shared understanding of what constitutes good care and support.
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