Killearn Kids Hub

1. To improve outcomes for children, the manager should develop an effective system of quality assurance, including self-evaluation. This should include, but is not limited to: a) supporting staff to develop their knowledge and understanding around self-evaluation processes and use these reflections to improve practice b) develop a clear and effective plan to maintain and improve the service c) routinely monitor areas of practice and provide staff with effective feedback to help improve outcomes. 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 keep children safe the provider should ensure that staff are recruited safely with references and the relevant checks being received before staff work with children. This is to ensure 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 ensure children are kept safe and secure when playing in the outdoor garden area, the provider should ensure the boundary fence is secured and in good repair. 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. To keep children safe, and identify and remove any risks to children, the manager should develop and implement risk assessments for specific areas of the setting. Risk assessments should be reviewed regularly. This should include, but is not limited to: a) for the main playroom b) for the kitchen and toilets c) for the outdoor area. 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).