Bright Horizons nursery chain served safeguarding notice by Ofsted
The UK education regulator, Ofsted, has issued a compliance notice to the nursery chain Bright Horizons following concerns over safeguarding and leadership. The move follows a series of inspections that revealed significant weaknesses in oversight across dozens of the company's 247 settings.
Why it matters
Ensuring the safety of children in large-scale childcare providers is a major public concern, especially following high-profile abuse cases.
Image source, BBC/Harry Low Image caption, Bright Horizons has 247 nurseries in England
The report relies on official regulatory findings and provides factual context regarding the chain's history.
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