Nicola's Childminding
Recorded Key Question grade range: 2 — Weak View on Care Inspectorate
Key Question scores
Requirements & recommendations
1. By 3 April 2026, to keep children safe and promote their wellbeing, the childminder must ensure that all areas children access within their home are free of risks. To do this the childminder must, at a minimum: a) Remove all harmful items and substances from the bathroom. b) Remove all harmful items and substances from the kitchen. c) Provide assurances to Care Inspectorate that these actions have been taken. This is to comply with Regulation 4(1)(a)(b) (Welfare of users) and 10(2)(b) (fitness of premises) of the Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (Requirements for Care Services) Regulations 2011 (SSI2011/210). This is also 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 5.16)
1. By 3 April 2026, the childminder must develop their skills and knowledge to ensure they are confident in safeguarding children and protecting them from harm. To achieve this, the childminder must, at a minimum: a)Complete updated child protection training appropriate to their role. b)Demonstrate competence and understanding of national and local child protection guidance, including Getting it right for every child (GIRFEC), and be able to apply this knowledge in practice. This is to comply with Regulation 4(1)(a) (Welfare of users) of The Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (Requirements for Care Services) Regulations 2011 (SSI 2011/210). This is to ensure care and support are consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS), which state: ‘I am protected from harm, neglect, abuse, bullying and exploitation by people who have a clear understanding of their responsibilities.’ (HSCS 3.20).
1. To contribute to positive outcomes for children, the childminder should undertake training and professional development opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge. This should include, but is not limited to, first aid training, relevant reading, and awareness of relevant guidance that deepens their understanding of infection prevention and control, self-evaluation and child development. 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, and are able to reflect on their practice and follow their professional and organisational codes' (HSCS 3.14).
1. To protect children from the risk of infection, the childminder should ensure they implement robust hygiene practices. This should include, but not be limited to, effective handwashing and the appropriate storage of children's soothers. 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).