Understanding, fun and respect for kids

Outreach team win praise for their service

- EMYLIE HOWIE

Staff at a Renfrewshire outreach service have been praised for how they prioritise “meaningful relationships” with children and young people based on “understanding, respect and fun”.

The Care Inspectorate made an unannounced visit over two days in March to Renfrewshire Outreach Service, based in Kilbarchan.

Based on a scale of one to six, where one is unsatisfactory and six is excellent, it was rated as five - meaning 'very good' for how well it supports people's wellbeing and for how well the facility plans its care and support.

The Loomwalk facility also received a “very good” rating for its leadership and staff team.

Among its key messages, the report by the inspector said: “Children, young people and their families' views were a key area of focus for the service and these were captured in individualised care planning documents.