Seashells Nursery

1. To sustain progress, the provider should continue embedding its approaches to quality assurance and self-evaluation. Continuing to establish a predictable cycle of staff practice observation, reflection and follow up would continue to maintain consistency, deepen staff understanding of high quality practice and support continued improvement. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which state that: 'I benefit from a culture of continuous improvement, with the organisation having robust and transparent quality assurance processes' (HSCS 4.19).2. To strengthen the management of medication, the provider should streamline medication procedures to ensure children’s health needs are managed safely and consistently. Medication records should include clear information provided directly by parents, written and signed rather than typed by staff. Strengthening these processes will help ensure medication is managed safely, transparently and in line with best practice, reducing risk and supporting children’s health and wellbeing. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which state that: 'My personal plan (sometimes referred to as a care plan) is right for me because it sets out how my needs will be met, as well as my wishes and choices' (HSCS 1.15).

1. To support children’s emotional regulation and engagement, the provider should ensure that the outdoor area is available throughout the day, including immediately after lunch. While this may result in adjustments to staff routines and break times, children’s needs should remain central to decision making. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which state that: 'As a child, I play outdoors every day and regularly explore a natural environment' (HSCS 1.32).

1. To further support positive attachments, improve daily communication and promote greater family engagement, the provider should reintroduce drop off and collection in the playrooms. This should be phased in gradually, with clear expectations and supportive communication to help families and staff adjust to the new routines. Staff should refer to, practice note 'Me, my family and my childcare setting' (Care Inspectorate 2024) to guide their approach. Families could be directed to 'Connecting with your childcare setting' (Care Inspectorate 2024), which supports building stronger connections and meaningful relationships through spending time in the playroom and understanding their child’s experiences. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which state that: 'I experience care and support where all p2. To promote well coordinated and individualised support, the provider should continue to strengthen personal planning. Personal plans should clearly reflect effective strategies and include consistent use of tools such as visual timetables and communication supports. Improving the frequency and quality of updates between formal reviews would help children experience greater continuity and predictability in their care. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which state that: 'My personal plan (sometimes referred to as a care plan) is right for me because it sets out how my needs will be met, as well as my wishes and choices' (HSCS 1.15).