Childminding

A strategy providing an insight into what the Care Inspectorate's improvement support offer will be over the next three years and how we will identify where improvements are required

A quality framework for daycare of children, childminding and school aged childcare, designed primarily to support services to evaluate their own performance, but will also be used by our inspectors to provide independent assurance about the quality of experiences and outcomes

A guide to support managers and staff in services to develop and improve how personal plans for children are undertaken

This non-statutory Guidance describes the responsibilities and expectations for all involved in protecting children in Scotland and replaces the 2014 version.

Poster to accompany the ELC campaign Keeping Children Safe.

Poster to accompany the ELC campaign Keeping Children Safe.

Statutory guidance to education authorities to support them in exercising their functions in relation to the delivery of early learning and childcare from 1 August 2021.

A resource developed to support individuals in their induction to delivering ELC – whether that is funded ELC or ELC that families purchase themselves - setting out how individuals can expect employers to support them in their new role.

Guidance and advice for childminding settings on how to access outdoor spaces to create safe, nurturing and high quality outdoor learning experiences

Supplementary guidance to be used alongside the main Out to Play document to support the delivery of outdoor experiences in Out of School Care settings

Supplementary guidance to be used alongside the main Out to Play document to support the delivery of outdoor experiences for children in early learning and childcare with additional support needs

An action plan setting out the Scottish Government’s vision for childminding and the actions to support it that are being taken now and into the future

A summary of research into the impact of Learning for Sustainability on educational outcomes.

Guidance on the records childminding services must keep about people who use a service, staff records, environment and safety, complaints, medication, finance, staffing levels and employment. Also includes guidance on notification reporting for childminding services. C

Early years practice guidance designed to refresh and build upon the original principles and philosophy of Pre-Birth to 3 and Building the Ambition

Guidance and practical advice for early learning and childcare settings and practitioners on how to access outdoor spaces to create safe, nurturing and inspiring outdoor learning experiences

Food safety management pack for registered childminders or childcarers on domestic premises who usually provide meals and drinks for the children in their care

Care Inspectorate guidance which aims to help support childminders to consider if there are special circumstances before applying for a variation, and consider any evidence of how the individual needs of all children can be met, if there is an increase in registered numbers

Guidance to raise awareness of preventing and managing choking episodes for those caring for young children

A learning resource for health and social care staff which will help support better conversations and interactions with carers