Little Stars Nursery
Recorded Key Question grade range: 3–4 — Adequate View on Care Inspectorate
Key Question scores
Requirements & recommendations
1. By May 2026, the provider must ensure children are kept safe and protected. To do this, the provider must, at a minimum: a) ensure all staff register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within the required timescale b) implement an effective system to support staff to maintain their registration. This is to comply with Regulation 9(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 states 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 is consistent with the Scottish Social Service Council code of practice that states: Support workers who need to be registered
1. To improve outcomes for children, the manager should develop an effective system of quality assurance and self-evaluation to support improvement planning. This should include, but is not limited to: a) establishment of effective quality assurance and self-evaluation processes; and b) develop an effective monitoring programme, including individual support for staff. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HCSC) 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. To support children to achieve their potential, the service should improve how they track children’s learning and monitor their progress. Staff should be supported to develop their understanding of how to effectively observe and assess children's learning in order to identify meaningful next steps. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which state: "I am supported to achieve my potential in education and employment if this is right for me" (HSCS 1.27).