Previously under-fire Ayrshire after school service revisited by inspectors

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A previously under-fire after school care service in Ayrshire is heading in the right direction, a new report shows.Prestwick After School Care Service, in the town’s Caerlaverock Road, was previously told a ‘programme of change’ was required.The scathing criticism came from the Care Inspectorate who previously graded the service ‘weak’ across four quality indicators – the second-lowest grading possible.Among their findings the care watchdog revealed that kids were “not offered” access to the outdoor area – while interactions between staff and the children were “limited”.In addition, staff did not engage with the kids in “meaningful conversation.”However, a fresh inspection, which took place in November, has noted improvements.Prestwick After School Care Service is registered to provide a care service to a maximum of 40 children aged 3 years and above in Prestwick Community Centre- and 32 children aged 4 years and above in Glenburn Primary School.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.An extract from the latest Care Inspectorate report said regular team meetings gave staff opportunities to “reflect together” and “identify and plan” for improvements.Inspectors also said a programme of “peer observation and support sessions” had began taking place with staff and the manager “working in partnership” to support staff’s individual development.In addition, improvements