Burgh After School Care Club
Recorded Key Question grade range: 4 — Good View on Care Inspectorate
Key Question scores
Requirements & recommendations
1. By 30 September 2026, the provider must develop and implement an improvement plan to clearly identify strengths, areas for development and actions needed to improve outcomes for people using the service. To do this, the provider must, at a minimum: a) review the service to identify what is working well and what needs to improve b) create a clear plan with actions, timescales and who is responsible c) regularly check progress and update the plan to show improvements made d) involve people using the service, staff and others in developing and reviewing the plan. 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 benefit from a culture of continuous improvement, with the organisation having robust and transparent quality assur1. By 3 Aug 2026, the provider must ensure that personal plans are in place for all children and are fully implemented to meet their individual needs, support their wellbeing and promote positive outcomes. To do this, the provider must, at a minimum: a) ensure each child has an up-to-date personal plan that clearly reflects their needs, wishes, interests and stage of development b) involve children and, where appropriate, their families in the development and review of personal plans c) ensure plans are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect any changes in children’s needs and experiences. This is to comply with Regulation 5(1) 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 personal plan (sometimes referred to as a care plan) is right for me because it sets out how my n2. By 27 July 2026, the provider must ensure that effective systems and staff practice are in place to consistently account for all children at all times, both indoors and outdoors, to promote their safety and wellbeing. 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 environment is secure and safe' (HSCS 5.19); and 'My care and support is provided in a planned and safe way, including if there is an emergency or unexpected event' (HSCS 4.14).
1. To improve outcomes for children, the provider should strengthen leadership of staff practice to ensure staff have the appropriate skills, knowledge and training to deliver high-quality care, support and play experiences. This should include, but is not limited to: a) ensuring staff access relevant training, including playwork-informed practice, and apply this consistently in their interactions with children b) monitoring and evaluating the impact of training on staff practice and children’s experiences. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which state that: ‘I have confidence in people because they are trained, competent and skilled, are able to reflect on their practice and follow their professional and organisational codes’ (HSCS 3.14); and ‘I am confident that people who support and care for me have been appropriately and safely2. To improve outcomes for children, the provider should develop approaches to self-evaluation and service quality improvement to ensure these are systematic, evidence-based and lead to sustained improvements in children’s experiences. This should include, but is not limited to: a) developing a more robust and consistent approach to self-evaluation that involves children, families and staff b) ensuring quality assurance processes effectively identify strengths and areas for improvement in practice. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which state that: ‘I am actively encouraged to be involved in improving the service I use, in a spirit of genuine partnership’ (HSCS 4.7); and ‘I am supported to give regular feedback on how I experience my care and support and the organisation uses learning from this to improve’ (HSCS 4.8). This should include, but is not limited to: a) implementing robust recruitment procedures that fully reflect safer recruitment guidance, including thorough checks of employment history, references and Disclosure Scotland scheme status b) monitoring quality assurance of recruitment processes to ensure these are consistently applied. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which state that: ‘I am confident that people who support and care for me have been appropriately and safely recruited’ (HSCS 4.24).
1. To support children’s health and wellbeing and promote positive lifelong eating habits, the provider should improve the quality of food and drinks offered to children so that these reflect current best practice. This should include, but is not limited to, reducing foods and drinks high in sugar and offering healthier, balanced choices in line with nutritional guidance. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which state that: 'I can choose suitably presented and healthy meals and snacks, including fresh fruit and vegetables, and participate in menu planning' (HSCS 1.33).
Conditions of registration
Number(s) and Age(s) of person(s) to whom service may be provided:
1. To provide a care service to a maximum of 60 children of primary school age of whom no more than 40 shall be over 8 years and of whom no more than 50 shall attend the breakfast club.