Ellon Primary School Nursery praised in latest Care Inspectorate report

Ellon Primary School Nursery has received a positive inspection report from the Care Inspectorate.

The inspection rated the service “good” in key areas, finding significant strengths in aspects of the care provided.

The report recognised the quality of care, nurturing environment, and commitment of staff in supporting children’s learning and development.

It said:

• Children experienced warm and caring interactions, helping them feel loved, safe and secure.
• Children had fun and were actively involved in leading their learning.
• Improvements had been made to the environment, which helped create welcoming and comfortable play spaces for children.
• Self-evaluation and quality assurance procedures led to good quality care and support for children and their families.
• The staff team was committed to the service and worked well together to meet children's needs throughout the day.

The report added: “Children had fun and were happy and engaged in their play. They benefitted from a balance of spontaneous and planned play experiences which included cooking in the role play areas, building models and planting seeds. As a result, children confidently led their learning. 

“Parents spoke positively about children's play experiences. One parent commented, ‘the staff allow the children to lead the learning, investigating different topics they have shown an interest in.’ Another parent commented, ‘The staff make a lot of effort to plan new experiences for the children’.”

The report praised the leadership and team culture at the centre, noting: “Children were supported by a caring and motivated staff team. A supportive induction process for new members of staff helped them grow in confidence and become competent in their role. A mix of staff skills and experience helped to ensure children's experiences across the day were positive.”

You can read the full report by clicking here.