Restrictive practice 2024 - statistical bulletin
The use of physical restraint and seclusion in care services for children and young people reduced in 2024, according to the Care Inspectorate.
A statistical bulletin published today, which focused on services providing residential care and support, noted there were 6,263 incidents of physical restraint in 2024, and the median number of incidents of physical restraint for all services was one. There were 68 (-1.1%) fewer incidents of physical restraint than the previous year, and the median number of incidents across all services decreased from two.
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Update to our Management of medication in daycare of children and childminding services report
Our Management of medication in daycare of children and childminding services report has been updated (July 2025).
Key clarification: Audit trails can be presented in both written and electronic formats.
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Statement on Bearsden Before and After School Service, Glasgow
A spokesperson for the Care Inspectorate said: “An inspection has identified serious and significant concerns about the quality of care experienced by children at Bearsden Before and After School Service in Glasgow.
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Statement on Tigh-A'Chomainn, Peterculter
A spokesperson for the Care Inspectorate said: “An inspection has identified serious and significant concerns about the quality of care experienced by residents at Tigh-A'Chomainn in Peterculter.
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Statement on Kirkintilloch Nursery, Glasgow
A spokesperson for the Care Inspectorate said: “An inspection has identified serious and significant concerns about the quality of care experienced by children at Kirkintilloch Nursery in Glasgow.
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