The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) has published revised Codes of Practice. Childminders in Scotland come under the category of 'social service workers' and therefore the code of practice laid out by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) applies. Under these rules, childminders are obligated to 'take responsibility for maintaining and improving their skills'.
‘Scotland can rely on high quality social services delivered by a trusted, skilled and confident workforce that give confidence in care’ was the message delivered from Mark McDonald MSP, Minister for Childcare and Early Years, as he launched the revised Codes of Practice.
The Codes, first introduced in 2003, set standards of behaviour and practice that all workers and employers in social services must meet. The SSSC revised the Codes of Practice following a wide ranging consultation to make sure they reflect current social service policy and practice. They also take into account the SSSC’s move to a fitness to practise model of regulation which also comes into effect on 1 November 2016.
Mark McDonald, added: ‘The Codes of Practice have been developed following consultation with the sector and take account of the changing landscape of service delivery, as well as the skills and support needs of social service staff. Social service practice and delivery has changed considerably since the SSSC’s Codes were first introduced. Therefore the revised Codes will have an important role in setting the standards and behaviours for both employers and workers throughout the sector.’
Anna Fowlie, Chief Executive of the SSSC said:‘The Codes of Practice set the core values, practice and behaviour that underpin the delivery of high quality services and care. They are for workers and for employers as the two go hand-in-hand and quality services rely on good practice by both. The Codes are a fundamental tool to protect the public and drive good practice and continuous improvement. They also link to the National Care Standards.’
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