A spokesperson for the Care Inspectorate said: “An inspection has identified serious and significant concerns about the quality of care experienced by young people at St Mary’s Kenmure in East Dunbartonshire.
“We understand this is a difficult and distressing time for young people, their families and staff at the service.
“However, our first priority is always the health and wellbeing of young people.
"Because of our concerns about the safety of young people we have issued an Improvement Notice to the service. This sets out the significant improvements that must be made within a specified timeframe.
“We have also added a condition to the service’s registration preventing any new admissions from taking place.
“We have done this because there is a serious risk to the life, health or wellbeing of people currently using the service if more young people were admitted to the service at this time.
“The Care Inspectorate is working closely with partners, including Scottish Government, to ensure that young people experience appropriate care during this difficult time.
“We have made clear to the service that we expect all young people affected to be supported appropriately.
“Any families concerned about a child affected should contact their social worker or contact the care inspectorate on 0345 600 9527.”
The improvement notice can be read here.