Month: June 2026

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Care Inspectorate & HMIE Report 2026

Early learning and childcare (ELC) shared inspection report

Colquhoun Park Early Years Centre

In April 2026, a team of inspectors from HMIE and the Care Inspectorate visited Colquhoun Park Early Years Centre. During our visit, we talked to parents/carers and children and worked closely with the manager and staff.

 

 Key inspection findings

  • Highly skilled leaders and staff worked together effectively, supporting strong practice and positive outcomes for children and families.

 

  • Staff supported nurturing relationships between children and families through skilled, caring interactions, high-quality mealtimes and strong personal planning.

 

  • Children engage effectively in motivating learning experiences indoors and outdoors. They are developing their independence and confidence very well. Children enjoy exploring and being creative as they play and learn. They are happy, settled and secure in the early years centre.

 

  • Staff have a strong understanding of the needs of all children. They plan activities which are well-matched to each individual’s needs and interests. As a result, children are making very good progress in their learning and development.

HM Inspectors and the Care Inspectorate gathered evidence to enable us to evaluate the setting’s work using four quality indicators from the Quality improvement framework for the early learning and childcare sectors. Quality Indicator

 

 Indicator Evaluation Grades
Staff skills, knowledge, values and deployment Very Good 5
Learning, teaching and assessment Very Good 5
Nurturing, care and support Very Good 5
Children’s Progress Very Good 5
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ARTICLE 24 – The Right to Be Healthy

ARTICLE 24 – The Right to Be Healthy

As part of our ongoing Children’s Rights commitment, we are continuing our journey to embed children’s rights at the heart of everything we do.

A key focus for us this month has been the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) Article 24 – The right to be healthy.

What is Article 24?

Article 24 states that every child has the right to be as healthy as possible.

What this looks like in our setting

We work hard to help children understand the importance of looking after their physical and mental health.

You may have noticed some of the ways we are doing this:

  • Encouraging healthy eating and discussing nutritious foods.
  • Providing daily opportunities for physical activity and outdoor play.
  • Supporting children’s emotional wellbeing through conversations and check-ins.
  • Promoting good hygiene routines such as handwashing and tooth brushing. 
  • Creating a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive.

As part of our focus on Article 24, we recently held a Danceathon Fundraiser. The children had great fun dancing, moving and being active while raising money for the children’s fund. This was a fantastic opportunity to promote exercise, wellbeing and community spirit while helping children understand the importance of staying healthy and active.

Why this is important

Helping children develop healthy habits from  an early age supports their growth, wellbeing and development. By promoting health and wellbeing, we help children feel happy, safe and ready to learn.

Thank you for your continued support as we work together.

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