How many services were evaluated as (a) satisfactory, (b) weak and (c) unsatisfactory in the HM Inspectorate of Education joint inspection …

HMIE joint inspection of services for children evaluates against 18 quality indicators (QIs), set out in the framework How well are children and young people protected and their needs met? In the case of Aberdeen City Council, four QIs were found to be satisfactory, 10 weak and four unsatisfactory.
The report on Midlothian Council, published in February 2007, found three QIs to be adequate, 12 to be weak and three unsatisfactory. The interim follow-through report on Midlothian of March 2008 shows substantial improvement since the publication of its report in February 2007.
HMIE changed the adequate evaluation title to satisfactory in June 2008, with no change in meaning.
HMIE reports are published on their website: www.hmie.gov.uk.
Quality Indicator
| Midlothian
| Aberdeen

1.1 Children are listened to, understood and respected
| Weak
| Satisfactory

1.2 Children benefit from strategies to minimise harm
| Weak
| Satisfactory

1.3 Children are helped by the actions taken in response to immediate concerns
| Weak
| Unsatisfactory

1.4 Children''s needs are met
| Unsatisfactory
| Weak

2.1 Public awareness of the safety and protection of children
| Adequate
| Satisfactory

3.1 Involving children and their families in key processes
| Weak
| Satisfactory

3.2 Information-sharing and recording
| Weak
| Weak

3.3 Recognising and assessing risks and needs
| Weak
| Unsatisfactory

3.4 Effectiveness of planning to meet needs
| Unsatisfactory
| Unsatisfactory

4.1 Policies and procedures
| Adequate
| Weak

4.2 Operational planning
| Weak
| Weak