Lothian Villa

1. By 31 March 2026, the provider must ensure that children and young people experience consistent trauma-informed care. To do this, the provider must, as a minimum: a) ensure that staff have a consistent understanding of trauma and how this impacts the support required by children and young people in the service; b) ensure that care plans are holistic, aspirational and written in language that demonstrates an understanding of trauma; and c) ensure the service has a clear model of relationship-based practice that outlines its aspirations for children and young people. This is to comply with Regulation 4(1)(a) of The Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (Requirements for Care Services) Regulations 2011 (SSI 2011/210). This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which state that: 'I experience high quality care and support based on relevant evidence, guid2. By 31 March 2026 the provider must ensure that children and young people benefit from high quality SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timebound) planning. To do this, the provider must, as a minimum: a) ensure that care plans clearly outline how identified support needs will be met by the service; b) ensure that there are clear care planning goals agreed in partnership with children and young people; and c) ensure that there is ongoing review of progress. This is to comply with Regulation 4(1)(a) of The Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (Requirements for Care Services) Regulations 2011 (SSI 2011/210). This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which state that: 'I am fully involved in developing and reviewing my personal plan, which is always available to me.' (HSCS 2.17).

3. By 14 December 2025 the provider must ensure that there is improved management and oversight of the property operating as a variation to the residential service. To do this, the provider must, as a minimum: a) undertake an audit of the physical setting and progress necessary repairs; b) engage with the Care Inspectorate registration team to ensure that the service is correctly registered; c) ensure that a clear care plan is in place that outlines how children and young people’s needs will be met; and d) ensure that recording processes meet the requirements for registered services and that all incidents are recorded and notified appropriately. This is to comply with Regulation 4(1)(a) of The Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (Requirements for Care Services) Regulations 2011 (SSI 2011/210). This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which state that: 'My car