Recall: Nestlé SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula
Nestlé recalls several SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula as a precaution because of the possible presence of cereulide (toxin). Find out more here.
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Festive closure
Our contact centre and offices will be closed for the festive period from 14:00 on Wednesday 24 December and will reopen at 09:00 on Monday 5 January 2026.
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National review of group-based child sexual abuse and exploitation
Issued on behalf of the Care Inspectorate, His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland, Healthcare Improvement Scotland and His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education in Scotland
The Care Inspectorate (CI) and His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS) have been asked by Scottish Government Ministers to lead a joint inspection working with Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) and His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education in Scotland (HMIE) into group-based child sexual abuse and exploitation.
The review will establish whether instances of group-based child sexual abuse and exploitation are being identified and acted on appropriately by those services responsible for public protection in Scotland.
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The importance of visiting over the festive season
The Care Inspectorate sends our best wishes to all those working in services across the country over the festive season and our sincere thanks for your continuing commitment during this time.
We know this is an extremely busy time for care homes and want to remind services of the importance of visiting throughout this festive period.
Meaningful contact with families and friends is fundamental to health and wellbeing, and is a key part of our human rights.
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Evaluation of the early learning and childcare improvement programme
The early learning and childcare improvement programme team were asked by the Scottish Government to commission an external evaluation of their programme. The programme focuses on providing targeted support to those settings currently, or at risk of, not meeting the National Standard. In addition, the programme provides a range of universal resources to support all settings with improving quality.
The report concludes that overall, the early learning and childcare improvement programme continues to make a significant contribution to improving the quality and consistency of early learning and childcare in Scotland. Equipping staff with the skills, tools and confidence to lead improvement supporting a shared language of improvement across the sector. Its continuation and development will be essential to maintaining national consistency, supporting providers to meet the National Standard, and securing positive outcomes for children and families.
Read the full evaluation report here.
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