Monday September 28th 2026
Broomlands Primary School Nursery in Kelso
Written by Local Democracy Reporter, Paul Kelly
A Scottish Borders Council-run nursery has transformed its service from ‘adequate’ to ‘very good’, inspectors have found.
Broomlands Primary School Nursery in Kelso is registered with the Care Inspectorate to provide a care service to a maximum of 60 children at any one time.
At the time of a visit from the Care Inspectorate last month 40 children were in attendance.
A previous inspection report in November 2025 had outlined a number of areas of improvement needed at the nursery.
The report stated: “Several risks were identified within the environment that staff had raised. Specific issues included doors that did not close properly, restricted access to new toilets, and an issue with the garden gate.”
On a return visit last month the inspection found that the necessary improvements had been carried out.
Children experienced warm, nurturing and respectful care, which helped promote their well-being and secure relationships.
Leaders and staff showed a clear vision and strong commitment to the service, supporting ongoing improvement and positive outcomes for children.
Children were engaged through access to high-quality resources and a variety of play environments that reflected their interests.
And there was a strong emphasis on outdoor play, opportunities to explore natural environments, and meaningful links with the local community, including the local care home, contributed positively to children’s learning and development.
The report found that significant work had been undertaken to strengthen relationships with families.
Since the previous visit toilet facilities had been redesigned in line with best practice guidance.
Toilet doors had been adapted and a call bell system installed to enable children to request support when required.
The service had also improved its approach to notifying the Care Inspectorate of significant events and demonstrated a better understanding of reporting responsibilities.
Staff had responded appropriately to a recent incident and managed the situation well.
The report states: “Significant work had been undertaken to strengthen relationships with families.
“Leadership had supported improvements in family engagement, this resulted in more meaningful partnerships and enhanced transition arrangements.
“Families had a range of opportunities to contribute to the life of the service through stay-and-play sessions, newsletters, digital updates and regular consultation opportunities.”
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