An Aberdeen nursery has been urged to improve its practices after being branded “weak” by inspectors.
Craigton Lodge Nursery School in Peterculter is a privately-owned establishment that caters for up to 68 children at any one time.
In December 2018, a pair of inspectors from Education Scotland and the Care Inspectorate visited the site.
A report has now been published detailing how the nursery should improve.
It was noted that Craigton Lodge “lacked ambition” and needed to overhaul its leadership strategies.
The report, compiled by Education Scotland’s Kathleen Robertson and the Care Inspectorate’s Lorraine Hendry, stated a number of requirements.
Bosses at the nursery were urged to improve on their long term plan, and evaluate it regularly on behalf of the children.
Inspectors added that: “There are currently no systems in place for monitoring practice.
“A monitoring plan is required to ensure support and challenge for practitioners as they develop and improve the service.
“The focus for monitoring should include learning experiences for children and be more specific to identified areas for improvement.”
The inspectors said there should be stronger leadership, better direction, as well as ensuring policies are fully embedded.
However, in yesterday’s report the inspectors did praise the “trusting relationships” between parents and staff, as well as noting that the children were “kind and considerate” in nature.
Inspectors will return to Craigton Lodge Nursery School within a year, and until that time, liaise with the council on how the establishment can improve.
Last night the manager of the nursery, Marion Barker said they had already “begun to implement some changes” and added: “Some new things have been put in place already and we are continuing to work closely with the inspectorate and Aberdeen City Council.”
