Ofsted Warns Romford Nursery Over First Aid Lapses
Inspection found staff unprepared for medical emergencies, though children were reported as happy.
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An Ofsted inspection on April 27, 2026, at Good Shepherd Day Nursery in Romford found that staff were not equipped to handle medical emergencies, raising concerns about children's welfare. The watchdog stated that children's safety could not be assured if a first-aid situation occurred. The nursery met expected standards in three of the five assessment areas examined.
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Ofsted identified that leaders had failed to comply with early years requirements and had not acted on advice from professionals. The report specifically highlighted a failure to ensure a fully trained paediatric first-aider was always on site, a situation that Ofsted said did not assure children's welfare. This lack of preparedness was noted in relation to potential incidents such as a child choking.
The inspection report stated that children's safety and well-being were not consistently prioritised. Leaders were found to not ensure staff were adequately trained to deal with paediatric first aid emergencies. Despite these serious concerns, the report also noted that children attending the nursery were 'happy and well settled'.
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Following the inspection, Ofsted issued an action requiring the nursery to have a member of staff on site who holds a full and relevant paediatric first-aid qualification at all times. This improvement needed to be in place by May 29, 2026. The nursery did not respond to a request for comment from MyLondon.
Questions this report answers
+What did Ofsted find wrong at Good Shepherd Day Nursery?
Ofsted found staff unprepared to handle medical emergencies like a child choking, meaning children's safety could not be assured if such an incident occurred. The nursery met standards in only three of five assessment areas during the inspection.
+When must the nursery have a qualified first-aider on site?
The nursery must have a fully qualified paediatric first-aider on site at all times by May 29, 2026. This requirement was issued by Ofsted following the inspection that identified serious safety lapses.
+Did Ofsted say the children were unhappy at the nursery?
No, the report noted that children attending the nursery were 'happy and well settled' despite the safety concerns. The issues related to staff preparedness, not the children's wellbeing.
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