Children and Young Peoples Care Service

Edinburgh

About Children and Young Peoples Care Service

Children and Young Peoples Care Service is a specialist residential service for children and young people, located in Edinburgh within the City of Edinburgh council area. Operated by Royal Blind Asylum and School, trading as Sight Scotland, the service has achieved an average grade of Very Good (5 out of 6) from the Care Inspectorate at its most recent inspection in December 2022, reflecting a strong commitment to quality care.

The service provides general care for children and young people, supporting younger residents with their individual needs in a dedicated and nurturing environment. Sight Scotland is a well-established organisation with a long history of supporting people with visual impairments and related needs across Scotland.

With a Very Good rating from the Care Inspectorate, families can feel reassured that this Edinburgh-based service demonstrates high standards in the care and support it delivers to the children and young people it serves.

Last Inspection

7 December 2022

Care Inspectorate Grades

Care homes in Scotland are graded on a 6-point scale (1-6) across five key questions. Grades range from Unsatisfactory (1) to Excellent (6).

Wellbeing Support

How well do we support people's wellbeing?

Very Good5

Care Planning

How good is our care and support planning?

Very Good5

Setting

How good is our setting?

Very Good5

Staff Team

How good is our staff team?

Very Good5

Leadership

How good is our leadership?

Very Good5

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5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Children and Young Peoples Care Service, consider asking...

1.How do you support young people to maintain contact with their family?
2.What education and skills development is available?
3.How do you handle situations where a young person is distressed or at risk?
4.How are young people involved in decisions about their own care?
5.What does the transition plan look like as a young person approaches adulthood?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Children and Young Peoples Care Service, look out for...

1.Does the environment feel homely and age-appropriate, not institutional?
2.Do staff interact with young people as individuals, not just service users?
3.Is there evidence of personalisation -- young people's own belongings, artwork, choices?
4.Do young people seem comfortable and relaxed around staff?
5.Is the atmosphere positive and nurturing, or tense and controlled?