Early learning, childcare and out of school care services: design guidance
Guidance on good design for supporting the delivery of high quality early learning, childcare and out of school care services.
Footnotes
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7. Parents: 1757 out a sample of 2,547. This survey data was gathered as part of the Scottish Government, Care Inspectorate and Scottish Futures Trust Design Principles consultation exercise. March 2017
8. Berris, R. & Miller, E. (2011) How design of the physical environment impacts early learning: educators and parents perspectives. Australasian Journal of Early Childhood. Vol.36
9. Or 1757 from 2748 parents in the survey sample. This survey data was part of the Scottish Government, Care Inspectorate and Scottish Futures Trust Design Principles consultation exercise. March 2017
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11. Scottish Government (2017) Health and Social Care Standards http://www.gov.scot/Resource/0052/00520693.pdf
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26. 2,363 from 2.748 in the survey sample. This survey data was part of the Scottish Government, Care Inspectorate and Scottish Futures Trust Design Principles consultation exercise. March 2017
27. Scottish Government (2016) A Blueprint for 2020:The Expansion of Early Years and Childcare in Scotland http://www.gov.scot/Resource/0050/00507518.pdf
28. 5.9: I experience care and support free from isolation because the location and type of premises enable me to be an active member of the local community if this is appropriate. Scottish Government (2017) Health and Social Care Standards http://www.gov.scot/Resource/0052/00520693.pdf
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30. Scottish Government, Building Standards Technical Guidance (2016) http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Built-Environment/Building/Building-standards/techbooks/techhandbooks/th2016dom
31. Olds, Rui Anita. (2000). Child Care Design Guide: The Ultimate Day Care Centre Design Source McGraw-Hill. New York.
32. https://www.avso.org/interior-design-ideas/kindergarten-in-the-form-of-a-cat
33. Article 31: That every child has the right to rest and leisure, to engage in play and recreational activities appropriate to the age of the child and to participate freely in cultural life and the arts. United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child http://www.ohchr.org/EN/ProfessionalInterest/Pages/CRC.aspx
34. Scottish Government (2013) Play Strategy for Scotland: Our Vision http://www.gov.scot/Resource/0042/00425722.pdf
35. 2.27, Wellbeing. http://www.gov.scot/Resource/0052/00520693.pdf
36. For example, England, Ireland, Wales, Japan, New Zealand and the Nordic countries all employ minimum space standards.
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43. http://www.gov.scot/Topics/People/Young-People/gettingitright/background/wellbeing/safe
44. Article 23: A child with a disability has the right to love a full and decent life with dignity and as far as possible independence and to play an active part in the community. United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child http://www.ohchr.org/Documents/ProfessionalInterest/crc.pdf
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47. GIRFEC Wellbeing Indicator, Active - The environment encourages children to be curious and to explore. Areas are well thought out and promote opportunities for children to play and learn together. http://www.gov.scot/Topics/People/Young-People/gettingitright/background/wellbeing/active
48. 1.26 I can choose to spend time alone. Scottish Government (2017), Health and Social Care Standards http://www.gov.scot/Resource/0052/00520693.pdf
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52. Education Scotland (2016) How good is our early learning and childcare? https://education.gov.scot/improvement/Documents/Frameworks_SelfEvaluation/FRWK1_NIHeditSelf-evaluationHGIELC/HGIOELC020316Revised.pdf
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54. Sutton Trust (2014) A Review of the Research Evidence on Quality of Early Childhood Education and Care for Children under Three https://www.suttontrust.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/1sound-foundations-jan2014-3.pdf
55. This response was gathered as part of the Scottish Government, Care Inspectorate and Scottish Futures Trust Design Principles consultation exercise. March 2017
56. Section 7.5.1 - Wellbeing. Scottish Government (2014) Building the Ambition: National Practice Guidance on Early Learning and Childcare http://www.gov.scot/Resource/0045/00458455.pdf
58. Education Scotland, How good is our early learning and childcare? (2016) https://education.gov.scot/improvement/Documents/Frameworks_SelfEvaluation/FRWK1_NIHeditSelf-evaluationHGIELC/HGIOELC020316Revised.pdf
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62. 1.32, Wellbeing. Scottish Government (2017), Health and Social Care Standards http://www.gov.scot/Resource/0052/00520693.pdf
63. Parents: 1910 out a sample of 2,547. Staff: 1037 out a sample of 1140. This survey data was gathered as part of the Scottish Government, Care Inspectorate and Scottish Futures Trust Design Principles consultation exercise. March 2017
64. 1.25: can choose to have an active life and participate in a range of recreational, social, creative, physical and learning activities every day, both indoors and outdoors Scottish Government (2017), Health and Social Care Standards http://www.gov.scot/Resource/0052/00520693.pdf
65. GIRFEC Wellbeing Indicator - Achieving. http://www.gov.scot/Topics/People/Young-People/gettingitright/background/wellbeing/achieving
66. Olds, Rui Anita. (2000). Child Care Design Guide: The Ultimate Day Care Centre Design Source McGraw-Hill. New York.
67. This research was as part of the Design Guidance consultation process in early years and childcare settings in Orkney. March 2017
68. Scottish Executive (2004), Curriculum Review Group Report http://www.gov.scot/Resource/Doc/26800/0023690.pdf
69. 1.34: If I need help with eating and drinking, this is carried out in a dignified way and my personal preferences are respected. Scottish Government (2017), Health and Social Care Standards http://www.gov.scot/Resource/0052/00520693.pdf
70. Health Scotland (2015), Setting the Table: Nutritional guidance and food standards for early years childcare providers in Scotland http://www.healthscotland.com/uploads/documents/21130-Setting%20the%20Table%20Nutritional%20Guidance%20and%20Food%20Standards.pdf
71. 1.35, Eating and Drinking. Scottish Government (2017), Health and Social Care Standards.
72. Health Scotland (2015), Setting the Table: Nutritional guidance and food standards for early years childcare providers in Scotland
73. 1.38, Eating and Drinking. Scottish Government (2017), Health and Social Care Standards.
74. 1.39: I can drink fresh water at all times. Scottish Government (2017), Health and Social Care Standards.
75. Further information on the health effects of exposure to lead can be found on the NHS Inform website. https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/lead-poisoning.
76. The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/3004/made/data.pdf
77. The Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (Requirements for Care Services) Regulations 2011 http://www.legislation.gov.uk/sdsi/2011/9780111012321/contents
78. British Standards Institution (2006) British Standard 6465-1:2006 Sanitary Installations
79. 5.19, Wellbeing. Scottish Government (2017), Health and Social Care Standards http://www.gov.scot/Resource/0052/00520693.pdf
80. This data was part of the Care Inspectorate's Design Principles consultation exercise. March 2017
81. 5.19, Wellbeing. Scottish Government (2017), Health and Social Care Standards
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107. NHS Education for Scotland (2015), Preventing Infection in Care at Home Handbook. NHS Scotland
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109. Health Protection Scotland (2017), Infection Prevention and Control in Childcare Settings http://www.hps.scot.nhs.uk/resourcedocument.aspx?id=5761
110. SSI No.210 Welfare of users 4.-(1) A provider must (a) make proper provision for the health, welfare and safety of service users; (b) provide services in a manner which respects the privacy and dignity of service users. The Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (Requirements for Care Services) Regulations (2011) http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2011/210/pdfs/ssi_20110210_en.pdf
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113. Association for Continence Advice & Care Inspectorate, Reshaping Ladder and Bowel Care in Scotland. Lecture 1 University of Stirling 1 October 2015.
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115. British Standard (2006) 6465-1:2006 Sanitary Installations.
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124. The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations (1992)
125. http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2006/3/pdfs/ssi_20060003_en.pdf
126. Equality Act (2010) http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/15/contents
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128. 1.4. if I require intimae care this is carried out in a dignified way with my privacy and personal preferences respected.
129. United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child http://www.ohchr.org/EN/ProfessionalInterest/Pages/CRC.aspx
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133. Health Protection Scotland (2017) Infection Protection and Control in Childcare Settings http://www.hps.scot.nhs.uk/resourcedocument.aspx?id=5761
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140. Care Inspectorate (2014) Hand hygiene: information to support improvement http://www.hub.careinspectorate.com/media/208454/hand-hygiene-information-to-support-improvement.pdf
141. Care Inspectorate (2014),Management of medication in daycare of children and childminding services http://hub.careinspectorate.com/media/189567/childrens-service-medication-guidance.pdf
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