Carlisle Nursery Cited for Nutrition and Outdoor Access Issues in Ofsted Report

In a recent Ofsted inspection, Wendy House Nursery in Carlisle, which has 114 children aged up to four, was rated as requiring improvement across all four aspects of the review: quality of education, behavior, personal development, and leadership.

The inspectors found that the nursery did not adequately promote children's nutritional needs and oral health, and at times failed to ensure daily access to outdoor areas. Additionally, staffing difficulties meant that junior staff were not always supported by more experienced teachers, though the nursery was praised for its work supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities.

The nursery's management acknowledged the challenges, stating that recent changes to the Early Years Foundation Stage framework had required them to evolve certain aspects of their approach. However, they emphasized their commitment to the well-being and development of every child, and said they had taken "immediate and effective steps" to address the concerns raised by Ofsted.

Going forward, the nursery plans to continue working to "embed and sustain positive changes" and ensure that children receive the highest standard of care and attention.