A council-run nursery in Dundee has been told it must improve the quality of its care after it was branded "weak" in two consecutive inspections.

Care Inspectorate officials also found some staff at Law Nursery School did not "respect" the children or engage with them positively.

Although some effort had been made to improve areas of concerns highlighted at an earlier inspection, inspectors found further improvements were needed.

In their report, the inspectors said: "The service had not maintained the standard identified at the last inspection.

"There was an upheld complaint about the service in June 2015 in relation to staff's approach to supporting children.

"The inspection found that the children were not fully engaged in their indoor environment, however, they were seen to be very engaged in their outdoor play.

"The indoor environment for the pre-school children could be developed further to offer a more challenging learning environment and be better supported by staff to extend their learning.

"More work is required in relation to creating a more positive ethos across the team and service, to impact positively on outcomes for children."

The inspection report added: "We observed several examples of staff engaging with children in a manner which we did not feel respected the children or positively engaged with them.

"We discussed at feedback the impact of this on children's outcomes and the importance of all staff engaging with children in a respectful and caring manner."

A spokesperson for the Care Inspectorate said: "We have clearly laid out in our inspection report the areas which require improvement at Law Nursery School and we will continue to work closely with this nursery to support that improvement, and ensure it is sustained.

"Every child in Scotland has the right to safe, compassionate care which meets their needs and respects their rights.

"Anyone with a concern about a care service can contact our helpline on 0345 6009527."

A spokesman for Dundee City Council said: "The nursery school and the children and families service will be taking forward the recommendations contained in the report."