Updated restrictive practices self-evaluation tool published

The Promise stated that Scotland must strive to become a nation that does not restrain its children and robust self-evaluation of restrictive practices plays a key role in this journey. The Care Inspectorate, as a member of Restraint Reduction Scotland, has therefore worked collaboratively with the Scottish Physical Restraint Action Group (SPRAG) to review and update our restrictive practices self-evaluation tool.


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Transitions for care experienced young people - a thematic review

The rights of care experienced young people are being upheld as they move on from being in care, according to a new report.

The report, released today by the Care Inspectorate, also found challenges for organisations attempting to help care experienced young people move forward into adulthood.


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Quality Improvement Framework for the early learning and childcare sector webinars

Education Scotland and the Care Inspectorate are delighted to invite you to join one of our online sessions to hear more about the new Quality Improvement Framework for Early Learning and Childcare.

The sessions will run throughout November and we will be on hand to answer your questions and listen to your feedback. You will find the dates and times listed below.

The new framework will not be released until 14 January 2025 but we are keen to share it with you in advance and help you to become familiar with it.


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Recall of Labetalol tablets

Tillomed Laboratories Limited is recalling one batch of Labetalol 200mg Tablets as a precautionary measure.

For more information click here.


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A joint inspection of adult support and protection: review of progress in the Moray partnership

Significant progress has been made by services in Moray in ensuring adults at risk of harm are safe, protected and supported.

A report was published today of a progress review carried out by the Care Inspectorate, Healthcare Improvement Scotland and His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland, following a previous joint inspection of adult support and protection conducted in 2022.


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