Ofsted orders urgent safeguarding changes at Wembley nursery caring for 76 children
Canopy Children’s Nursery on Walters Walk closed for a week to retrain staff after April inspection
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Canopy Children’s Nursery on Walters Walk, Wembley Park, has been ordered to make urgent safeguarding improvements after an Ofsted inspection in April found children were not adequately protected from harm. The nursery cares for 76 children aged between zero and four.
Inspectors reported that staff did not consistently enforce safety rules, leaving children at risk. When toddlers chased each other indoors, staff either did not intervene or gave up after one attempt, the report said. Babies became unsettled waiting for routines such as sleep and lunch to be organised.
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Ofsted criticised the nursery’s leadership for failing to create an open safeguarding culture. Staff were unfamiliar with whistleblowing procedures, and risk assessments did not identify all hazards. The report also found that leaders did not gather enough information about vulnerable children when they started, leaving staff unaware of individual needs.
The nursery’s management told the Local Democracy Reporting Service that children’s welfare was their highest priority. They acknowledged the inspection findings and immediately began a plan of action, including enhanced safeguarding training, improved staff supervision and better support for children with additional needs.
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The nursery closed for a week in July to allow staff to complete an intensive training programme. Ofsted’s Regulatory Inspector has since signed off every action required in the Welfare Requirements Notice, the nursery said.
Whilst we fully accept the concerns identified during the inspection in April, it is important to recognise that significant progress has been made since that time. The nursery today reflects the extensive work undertaken by our team over recent months, and these improvements have been independently verified through Ofsted’s regulatory process.
Canopy Children’s Nursery spokesperson
What happens next
The nursery remains open and continues to operate under Ofsted’s supervision. A full re-inspection is expected shortly, though no date has been confirmed. Parents can check the Ofsted website for updates on the nursery’s status and any new reports.
Questions this report answers
+What did Ofsted find wrong at Canopy Children’s Nursery?
Ofsted found urgent safeguarding failures at Canopy Children’s Nursery in April. Staff did not enforce safety rules, risk assessments missed hazards, and leaders did not gather enough information about vulnerable children. The nursery has since completed a retraining programme verified by Ofsted.
+How many children are affected by the safeguarding issues?
The nursery cares for 76 children aged zero to four. Ofsted’s report said all age groups were affected by the safeguarding failures, including babies who became unsettled waiting for routines.
+What has the nursery done to fix the problems?
Canopy Children’s Nursery closed for a week in July to retrain staff. The plan included enhanced safeguarding training, improved supervision and better support for children with additional needs. Ofsted has since signed off every required action.
+When will Ofsted inspect the nursery again?
The next full inspection is expected shortly, but Ofsted has not confirmed a date. Parents can check the Ofsted website for updates on the nursery’s status and any new reports.
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