Aberdeen school praised for ‘significant’ improvement
The nursery at Orchard Brae School, on Howes Road, was rated weak or unsatisfactory in all 12 categories in May.
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North-east nursery praised by officials
A north-east nursery has been praised by inspectors.
Approval to expand Aberdeen nursery provision
Under the second phase of the programme, new-build nurseries will be constructed at Kirkhill and Gilcomstoun schools.
Parents and inspectors praise Aberdeen nursery
A children's nursery in Aberdeen has been praised by inspectors and parents.
Plans lodged to expand Aberdeen nursery
Plans have been lodged to deliver the latest nursery expansion in Aberdeen, ahead of the doubling of free childcare hours next year.
New scheme will help prepare north-east’s nursery staff for hours increase
A pilot project is to take place to prepare the north-east's nursery staff for sweeping changes to early years care.
Aberdeen nursery staff put wellbeing of children at the heart of the service say inspectors
Staff at an Aberdeen nursery put the wellbeing of children at the heart of the service, inspectors said.
Shock as vandals trash Aberdeen school’s nursery garden
Vandals who trashed a school nursery garden multiple times in just a matter of days have been blasted as “simply mindless”.
Inspectors praise north-east nursery workers
Children benefit from a relaxed atmosphere at a north-east nursery, inspectors have said.
North-east school open after loss of water supply
A north-east school has opened this morning following the loss of its water supply. Buchanhaven Primary School opened at 10.30am following the issue. A statement on the Aberdeenshire Council website said: “The school will open at 10.30am to all pupils.” Homes in north-east town without water
Inspectors praise ‘kind’ Aberdeen nursery staff
Staff display warmth, kindness and compassion at an Aberdeen nursery, inspectors said.
North-east nursery closed due to loss of water supply
A north-east nursery is closed today – due to the loss of its water supply.
Inspectors’ praise for Aberdeen nursery’s improvement
An Aberdeen nursery whose staff were dubbed “weak” last year has improved, inspectors have said.
Inspectors praise teachers and support staff at north-east school
Teachers and support staff make a valuable contribution to life at a north-east school, inspectors have said.
Praise for staff at north-east nursery
There is a culture of positivity at a north-east nursery, inspectors have said.
Building work at north-east nursery set to begin by summer
Council bosses in the north-east are hopeful work to expand a north-east nursery will begin in the coming weeks.
Watchdog praises north-east nursery for care
Care and support at a north-east nursery is “good”, inspectors have said.
Toilet privacy still an issue at Aberdeen nursery
Children still do not have privacy while using the toilet at an Aberdeen nursery – almost five years after inspectors first raised the issue.
‘Weak’ Aberdeen nursery told to improve by watchdog
Managers from an Aberdeen nursery have been told to improve after inspectors branded the quality of leadership “weak”.
Treasure trove of Aberdeen nursery memories uncovered in pensioners shed
Long-forgotten class pictures from an Aberdeen nursery have been uncovered in a pensioner’s shed.
Aberdeen nursery boss reacts to ‘weak’ report
The manager of an Aberdeen nursery today said improvements have already been put into place in response to a critical inspection report.
Aberdeen nursery kids’ Christmas cards raise hundreds for Charlie House
An Aberdeen charity has received a cash boost towards its fundraising campaign.
Aberdeen nursery rated ‘very good’ by inspectors
Staff at a nursery have said they won’t become complacent, despite passing an inspection with flying colours.
North-east nursery’s kindness and nurturing praised by inspectors
Inspectors have praised the management and staff at a north-east nursery for their kindness and nurturing approach to the children in their care.
North-east nursery stimulates creativity in youngsters, say inspectors
The nursery can look after up to 20 children aged between three and five and inspectors rated it “very good” for care, support, management and leadership – the second best of six possible ratings.
Aberdeen nursery kids release video encouraging parents to register children for school
Nursery children have helped Aberdeen City Council spread the word about registering for school.
North-east primary pupils to be sent home early after heating system breaks
A fault in the heating system at a north-east primary has forced part of the school to shut early.
Here’s how to apply for nursery places in the north-east this year
North-east councils have published details of how parents can apply for nursery places in 2019.
Aberdeen nursery staff encourage children to be creative say inspectors
Children at an Aberdeen nursery are given the opportunity to be creative and use their imaginations, inspectors have said.
North-east school to remain closed for remainder of the week after heating issue
Pupils are being sent to a nearby primary school while their building is closed due to the heating issue.