Denton Island was one of the first designated children's centres and one of the first to be inspected under the Ofsted framework in June 2005.
Inspectors found that the full daycare nursery was unsatisfactory category 1, giving Notice of Action to Improve. We were upset, but on reflection felt it was fair.
The responsibility was on staff to formulate development plans. Prior to the inspection, staff identified weaknesses through self-evaluation and had formulated a development plan which was reviewed fortnightly. After inspection, this plan was modified. The inspection did not highlight any areas of concern different to those already revealed through self-assessment and Ofsted was satisfied that we would be ready for re-inspection within six months. Unfortunately this timescale has slipped and we still await inspection a year on.
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