Security review at Easter Ross school after nursery child went missing
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A FULL review of security is under way at an Easter Ross school after a nursery pupil went missing.
The incident on Tuesday afternoon happened at Park Primary Nursery, which is currently housed within Invergordon Academy after two major blazes at the primary resulted in its demolition.
A member of the public raised concerns after spotting the child on nearby Davidson Drive.
A Highland Council spokeswoman said: "Thankfully the missing child was found safe and well. We want to reassure the school community that a full review of the circumstances surrounding this incident will be carried out.
"Keeping children safe during school time is paramount and the Highland Council has taken appropriate steps with the school and all concerned, including contact with family members. Risk assessments are carried out in each Highland school to ensure that the appropriate levels of security are in place at all times.”
The council was asked to clarify what time the incident came to light, whether the child had been reported missing and how long they were absent. That enquiry was referred to Police Scotland.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We were made aware of concerns for a child seen on Davidson Drive in Invergordon around 2.05pm on Tuesday, August 30.
“Officers attended and the child was traced safe and well.”
The police spokeswoman added: "We won’t be issuing further details on this."
Contacted for comment, Cromarty Firth councillor Tamala Collier said: "I do understand this news is quite concerning.
"I am not yet aware of the exact circumstances of what happened but I am aware a security review will be taking place."
She said: "I can say that I do have a child in the nursery in question and I have always been happy with the care my child has received."
A caller who alerted the Ross-shire Journal said it was their understanding the child got out of the nursery and was found by a member of the public. The caller said: "I think parents just want to be sure that this sort of thing doesn't happen again."
