Care Inspectorate issues a glowing report following surprise visit to Black Isle nursery
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INSPECTORS have given a Black Isle nursery a glowing report after a surprise visit.
The North Kessock Nursery, based at North Kessock Primary School, was rated “very good” by the Care Inspectorate for its quality of care and support and quality of environment, with a score of five out of six.
This was a big improvement from a previous review in 2015, where the environment was rated as “weak” and scored two on the system.
Parents who responded to a Care Standard Questionnaire were reported to be “very satisfied with the quality of care provided”.
The report stated that children were well cared for by the staff, who “promoted a real ethos of respect in their interactions with the children and their parents/carers”.
It continues: “Children enjoyed a fun place to play and learn. We noted children had opportunities to develop an interest in growing fruit and vegetables in the nursery garden. Those spoken with clearly experienced a sense of achievement linked to tending to the plants.”
Inspectors were satisfied with the staff’s understanding of their roles and responsibilities in the event of them having concerns linked to children’s safety, health and wellbeing.
They also praised the use of dedicated outside play in daily activities and staff being proactive in supporting children’s outdoor access.
Areas for improvement included a more efficient recording method for accidents and incidents. The décor was also seen as something that could be improved to further increase the children’s overall experience. A change in the book section to include volumes reflecting current areas of interest and promoting an understanding of cultural diversity was also advised.
However, it was seen that staff were aware of how to make further improvements.
