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Care Inspectorate publish report in how the ELC sector is recovering from the pandemic
Created: 06/09/2023
Early learning and childcare (ELC) practitioners in Scotland say the way children interact with adults in care settings has changed as a result of the pandemic.
The Care Inspectorate surveyed almost 850 respondents, including service managers, practitioners, support workers and childminders and the results have been published today.
Despite challenges, many practitioners reported that their settings are recovering well from the pandemic and have adapted their approaches to support children and families, as well as their staff. This has included more recognition of how practitioners view children’s developmental patterns, increased use of outdoor spaces to support children’s learning and working creatively to engage with families.
Respondents to the survey identified negative impacts for children, in particular children who are identified as needing additional support from adults.
Practitioners said more children are now requiring support with their emotional and social developmental needs to support wellbeing and learning, requiring additional time from adults.
Many settings reported ongoing staffing challenges and the impact this has on adults' ability to meet children’s needs and support play and learning.
Among the key findings were:
Read the report here.