Updated quality framework for children and young people in need of care and protection
In July 2018, we launched our quality framework for children and young people in need of care and protection. Designed to lead to improvement in services, the framework is for community planning partnerships to support self-evaluation of services for children and young people in need of care and protection. We have now reviewed and updated the framework, and in particular made some minor changes to the six point scale definitions so that they align fully with the Care Inspectorate quality framework. You can download the updated quality framework here.
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Update on the shared inspection framework
Today, we updated early learning and childcare services on the shared inspection framework with the following message.
Both the Care Inspectorate and Education Scotland acknowledge the changes and pressures being experienced across the sector during this period of the early learning and childcare expansion and implementation of 1140 hours of high-quality early learning and childcare for all 3- and 4-year-olds, and eligible 2-year olds by August 2020.
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QI Zone Launch new Implementation and Spread eLearning module
NHS Education for Scotland are pleased to announce the launch of our new Implementation and Spread eLearning module on the QI Zone. This can be accessed via the digital platform Turas Learn here.
Placing people and values at the heart of our new corporate plan
By Peter Macleod, Chief Executive, Care Inspectorate
The Care Inspectorate’s new corporate plan sets out our priorities for 2019-2022, including our aim to be an organisation that identifies, develops and shares good practice. I would like to do whatever I can to help drive more improvement and innovation in social care. Our corporate plan is based on what we have learned from our scrutiny, assurance and improvement support work over the past few years. It has been informed through wide public consultation and through collaboration with staff, providers, health and social care partnerships, local and national partners and, most importantly, by people who experience care. I am equally keen to ensure that person-led care and public involvement continues to be central to our work, by taking account of people’s stories and personal experiences.
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Aberdeen city joint inspection for children and young people in need of care and protection
Inspectors have identified key strengths in the way children and young people in need of care and protection in Aberdeen are supported and cared for.
The Care Inspectorate is leading joint inspections which focus on how well services are working together to improve the lives of children and young people who have experienced or are at risk of abuse and neglect, and those who are, or have been, looked after by the local authority.
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