Childminders - new learning and development pathway

Following the recent Early Learning and Childcare Workforce Review, the Scottish Government asked the Care Inspectorate to lead a project to develop a framework for quality childminding in Scotland today.

This project recognises and values the unique form of childcare provided by professional childminders.


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Community justice in Scotland – approach to self-evaluation

At the request of the Scottish Government, the Care Inspectorate is leading on the development of a self-evaluation model for community justice in Scotland, to help support and build capacity for self-evaluation for improvement. The self-evaluation model sits within the Outcomes Performance and Improvement (OPI) Framework, which Scottish Government and partners have developed. 


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MHRA Alert: Nipro Diagnostics TRUEyou blood glucose test strips

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have issued a safety alert about Nipro Diagnostics TRUEyou blood glucose test strips.


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The Department of Health and NHS National Services Scotland have issued an 'Estates and Facilities Alert' about electrical socket covers/protectors

In certain circumstances, the use of plastic 13A electrical socket inserts (sold as safety accessories), can overcome the safety features designed into socket outlets.


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eForms system unavailable

Due to essential maintenance the eForms system will be unavailable from 5pm Thursday 30 June until 9am Monday 4 July.


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