Scotland’s early learning and childcare
The Care Inspectorate has today published a review on the progress made in providing free early learning and childcare to three and four year-olds across Scotland.
The Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 increased the amount of free early learning and childcare available to three and four year-olds from 475 hours per year to 600. It also widened this entitlement to eligible two year-olds.
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We are recruiting for new inspectors
We currently have a number of vacancies for Inspectors throughout Scotland, within our national and specialist teams.
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Bathgate Early Years Service
A nursery in Bathgate has been praised by the Care Inspectorate for delivering excellent care to children.
The service, which provides care for up to 76 children, was rated ‘excellent’ by inspectors for the third inspection in a row.
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Brae Cottage Residential Home, Dundee.
A care home for older people in Dundee has been told to make urgent improvements in the care provided to vulnerable residents.
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Beware bogus inspectors
You can be sure that our inspectors are who they say they are by carrying out some simple identity checks.
Every one of our inspectors carries an ID card with their photograph and job title on the front. You should always ask to see this and check the details. Our inspectors also carry official letters of authorisation.
If you are not sure if the person who has called or visited your service is genuine, you should call us on 0345 600 9527 to verify their identity.
If you believe you have been called or visited by a bogus inspector, you should contact the police straight away.
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