Annie Campbell
Recorded Key Question grade range: 4 — Good View on Care Inspectorate
Key Question scores
Requirements & recommendations
1. To support children's wellbeing and safety, the childminder should ensure they are well informed of good practice infection prevention and control measures and implement these at all times. T his should include, but not be limited to, good hand hygiene, nappy changing procedures, and toothbrushing guidelines. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which states, as a child: 'I experience high quality care and support based on relevant evidence, guidance and best practice' (HSCS 4.11).
2. To support children's health, wellbeing and learning, children should have access to a safe and secure outdoor space when attending the service. This should include, but not be limited to, an outdoor space which children can choose to play in whilst in the childminder's home. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which states, as a child: 'I play outdoors every day and regularly explore a natural world' (HSCS 1.32).
3. To ensure children's safety and wellbeing, appropriate safety measures need to be put in place to remove possible hazards that may cause harm to children. This should include, but not be limited to, hazardous cleaning products being stored out of reach of children. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which states: "My environment is secure and safe" (HSCS 5.19).