A nursery where fire exits are blocked and children ‘run around carrying hot soup’ has been rated as inadequate by Ofsted. The education watchdog found youngsters at Small World Nurseries, in Rochdale, were at risk of potential harm because of ineffective risk assessments.
Based at Tudor House, Castleton, the centre looks after nearly 70 children aged between one and four years old. Officials praised the quality of education and behaviour of youngsters following a recent inspection.
Children were said to be ‘happy and engaged’ and it was noted they had formed ‘solid, affectionate bonds’ with their staff. But inspectors rated the Manchester Road nursery as ‘inadequate’ overall, in part due to shortcomings in leadership and management.
