Inspectors raise 'significant concerns' about Uddingston after school care
The manager at Happy Days Out of School Care has been ordered to make urgent improvements within weeks or face having their registration cancelled.
Last updated 28th Jan 2025
An afterschool service in Uddingston's been ordered to make urgent improvement in the care experienced by children.
Inspectors raised 'significant concerns' about Happy Days Out of School Care and have given the service weeks to improve, with a warning that their registration will be cancelled otherwise.
Management has been asked to undertake training to result in children being safe whilst being cared for in the service.
The report also says the welfare and safety of all children when escorted to the service must also be ensured, and there must suitably recruited and competent individuals working within the care service to meet the safety, health and wellbeing needs of all children at all times.
The service must prove all staff escorting children are PVG checked and that the vehicles being used are roadworthy.
Finally, the centre have to demonstrate that all children’s medication and health needs are considered and planned for.
A spokesperson for the Care Inspectorate said: “We understand this is a difficult and distressing time for children who attend the service, their families and staff at the service.
“However, our first priority is always the health and wellbeing of children. “We are in contact with and monitoring the service to follow up on the required improvements.
"If we are not satisfied that sustained improvement has been made we will not hesitate to take further action.
"Anyone with a concern about a service can contact us on 0345 600 9527."
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