Community Central Hall - Safe Til Six
Recorded Key Question grade range: 2–3 — Weak View on Care Inspectorate
Key Question scores
Requirements & recommendations
1. To improve outcomes for children, the provider should ensure that self-evaluation and quality assurance impact on improved experiences for children.
This should include, but not be limited to, robust auditing and monitoring of staff practice. 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 ensure children are safeguarded, the provider should ensure that the manager and staff have the necessary skills, knowledge, and experience through appropriate child protection training and learning opportunities. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which state that: "I am protected from harm, neglect abuse, bullying and exploitation by people who have a clear understanding of their responsibilities" (HSCS 3.20); and "I am protected from harm because people are alert and respond to signs of significant determination in my health and wellbeing, that I may be unhappy or may be at risk of harm" (HSCS 3.21).1. To support children's health, wellbeing and safety, the provider should ensure children are cared for in a safe and well-maintained environment. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which state that: "I experience an environment that is well looked after with clean, tidy and well maintained premises, furnishings and equipment" (HSCS 5.24).
1. By 1 November 2025, the provider must ensure children are supported by staff who have been safely recruited. To do this, the provider must, at a minimum, ensure: a) all essential pre-employment checks are carried out prior to staff commencing employment in the service b) staff working with children are registered with the appropriate regulatory body for their role such as Scottish Social Services Council. This is in order to comply with Regulation 9(1) of The Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (Requirements for Care Services) Regulations 2011 (SSI 2011/210) and section 8 of the Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act 2019.
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).
2. By 1 November 2025, the provider must ensure robust, self-evaluation, quality assurance, and improvement planning takes place, and impact on improved experiences for children and families. To do this, the provider must, at a minimum: a) carry out self-evaluation and improvement planning in consultation with children, staff and families b) implement robust quality assurance processes c) ensure staff are supported with professional development opportunities that support improved outcomes for children. This is to comply with Regulation 4(1)(d) (Welfare of users) of The Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (Requirements for Care Services) Regulation 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 assurance processes' (HSCS 4.19).
1. By 1 November 2025 , the provider must ensure that children are cared for in an environment that is safe and secure. To do this, the provider must, at a minimum, ensure: a) registers reflect children attending the service b) bathroom areas are clear from hazards and well maintained c) kitchen areas are clear from hazards and well maintained d) radiator covers are free from hazards and safety secured e) the premises and materials are well-maintained. This is to comply with Regulation 10(1) and 10(2)(a)(b) (Fitness of premises) 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).
2. By 1 November 2025, the provider must ensure that children are cared for in a hygienic environment. To do this, the provider must at a minimum, ensure: a) play spaces are clean and free of risks that contribute to the spread of infection b) food preparation areas, including food storage, are deep cleaned and regularly cleaned to support hygienic food preparation c) children’s bathrooms are clean and free of risks that contribute to the spread of infection d) spaces are well-ventilated with regularly maintained systems to reduce the risk of airborne infections. This is to comply with Regulation 4(1)(d) (Welfare of users) of The Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (Requirements for Care Services) Regulation 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 have confidence
1. To support children’s health and wellbeing, the provider should ensure medication is stored and administered safely. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which state that: 'My care and support meets my needs and is right for me' (HSCS 1.19); and 'Any treatment or intervention that I experience is safe and effective' (HSCS 1.24).
2. To ensure that children experience high-quality play and learning, staff should make sure that children can access and choose from a wide range of toys and materials. This should include, but is not limited to, ensuring resources suitably challenge children's learning. This is to ensure that children's care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which state that: 'As a child, I have fun as I develop my skills in understanding, thinking, investigation and problem solving, including through imaginative play and storytelling' (HSCS 1.30); and 'As a child, my social and physical skills, confidence, self-esteem and creativity are developed through a balance of organised and freely chosen extended play, including using open ended and natural materials' (HSCS 1.31).
1. To support children's health, development and wellbeing, the provider and manager should review the approach to outdoor learning in and beyond the setting. This should include, but not be limited to, ensuring children have access to quality outdoor physical play in the fresh air daily. 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).