Joint statement from the Care Inspectorate and Education Scotland in relation to the nursery class at the Hamilton School
“Due to the serious concerns about health, safety and welfare at the Hamilton School Nursery, and the closure of the school, we have acted urgently to safeguard children. The Care Inspectorate applied for a cancellation order in the Sheriff Court under Section 65 of the Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act and the court has set a hearing for Wednesday.
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Statement - The Hamilton School Nursery - Aberdeen
A Care Inspectorate spokesperson said:
“We reported allegations to the police last month and have extremely serious concerns about the quality of care offered to young children in the nursery. Following a joint inspection with Education Scotland, we served an Improvement Notice, requiring urgent changes around life-saving medication, nutrition and staffing.
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We're changing how we inspect - take part in our public survey
This year we are taking a fresh look at the way we inspect care. Your views will help shape future inspections and contribute to the Scottish Government’s review of the National Care Standards.
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Tyneholm Stables care home, East Lothian
SCOTLAND’S social care watchdog, the Care Inspectorate, has served a formal improvement notice on an East Lothian care home, after serious concerns were raised about the quality of care being provided.
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Recruitment of a Chair for the Board of IRISS
The Institute for Research and Innovation in Social Services (IRISS) is recruiting for a Chair to their Board.
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