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Should I report to Ofsted?

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WildHazelHants · 27/10/2025 09:01

Mums, I need your advice.

I collected my son from nursery last week to find him outside in wet socks and a long sleeved t-shirt. It was 11 degrees.

I checked with the nursery staff that he had shoes and a jumper in his bag (he did) and asked why - their response was "I didn't think about it".

Speaking to the nursery manager, she said she was with children to stay at ratio so couldn't help but promised to speak to the staff later.

I'm wondering how to handle this.

Context: DS (2yrs) has been settled at nursery for just over a year. We had problems within the first month of him not being fed (once) and his nappy not being changed (once), and I said at the time that if anything else happens I'll report to Ofsted because it's basic care that's not being met. Since we've had niggling issues like his key worker not being around and him not being cleaned after lunch, but no outright concerns.

The nursery has just been through an Ofsted inspection, report coming soon, and they pre-empted the report with a parents meeting to discuss the "changes we've already made" - so it can't be good.

The challenge is, they have the best facilities, and the only other viable option near us is a very expensive Montessori. We'd prefer more structure than Montessori provides.

Any advice? What would you do?

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Are your children’s vaccines up to date?
mrsnjw · 27/10/2025 12:47

I think if you’re not happy with the level of care more him.

Nickyknackered · 27/10/2025 12:51

This isn't really ofsted remit, they'll inform them you've raised a complaint but they arent going to turn up for this sort of issue. It may get discussed at the next inspection to see if they've evaluated the issue but honestly thats years away.

You are also supposed to raise an oofical complaint first so ask your nursery for their complaints policy.

They do all seem quite minor things though. Especially as they are one offs.

mugglewump · 27/10/2025 12:56

I would speak to the nursery manager. It's not an Ofsted issue.

ToKittyornottoKitty · 27/10/2025 12:56

I’d move him to a different nursery as you aren’t happy with this one.

VikaOlson · 27/10/2025 21:24

I'd complain to the nursery rather than directly to Ofsted.
Ofsted will advise you address it with the nursery manager first.

Teenytwo · 27/10/2025 21:29

What would you expect ofsted to do?

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