Gingerbread - Dalry
Recorded Key Question grade range: 2–3 — Weak View on Care Inspectorate
Key Question scores
Requirements & recommendations
1. By 28 February 2026, the provider must ensure that children’s safety is the top priority during their transition from school to the service. To do this, the provider must, at a minimum: a) e scort all children from school to the service without exception b) record each child’s attendance immediately upon collection at the school c) use only one designated entrance for arrival at the club to reduce the risk of children leaving through an unsupervised exit. This is to comply with Regulation 4(1)(a) of the Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (Requirements for Care Services Regulations 2011 (SS1 2011/210). This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which state that: 'My environment is secure and safe' (HSCS 5.17) and, 'I experience high quality care and support because people have the ne1. By 28 February 2026, the provider must ensure that children’s medical information is up-to-date, clearly documented and effectively managed in line with best practice guidance, ‘Management of medication in a day care of children and childminding services’ (Care Inspectorate, updated 2025). To do this, the provider must, at a minimum: a) review individual medication with families every three months or sooner to gather and record accurate details of current health needs and medication requirements b)provide staff with training to ensure they fully understand their responsibilities and can confidently manage medication in accordance with established guidelines c) improve systems to be clear and organised, ensuring that essential information to keep children safe and well, can be quickly accessed.
1. To improve outcomes for children and ensure that there is a culture of improvement in the club, the provider should implement an effective system of quality assurance to monitor and improve practice. This should include, but is not limited to: d eveloping and maintaining individual personal plans for each child ma naging medication safely and in line with agreed procedures p roviding consistent support for children’s emotional wellbeing ensuring staff keep their professional registration accurate and up to date. 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 rob2. To ensure children are supported and cared for by people who been appropriately and safely recruited, the provider should improve recruitment and induction processes. This should include, but is not limited to, obtaining detailed references from previous employers before new staff start their role. A uditing and improving induction procedures to ensure all staff have the necessary experience, skills, and knowledge to deliver positive outcomes for children. This is to ensure care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which state: 'I am confident that people who support and care for me have been appropriately and safely recruited (HSCS 4.24).
1. To enable children to benefit from a sociable, safe and enjoyable experience while eating, the provider should review their policy and procedures for snack times. This should include, but is not limited to, ensuring positive, high-quality interactions between staff and children. M aking sure all food is stored safely and in accordance with best practice guidelines. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which state that: 'I can enjoy unhurried snack and mealtimes in as relaxed an atmosphere as possible' (HSCS 1.35).