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.
Safety and Welfare Concerns
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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'.
Required Improvements
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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.
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