Bright Horizons nursery chain served safeguarding notice by Ofsted
Summary
Ofsted, the UK education regulator, has issued a compliance notice to Bright Horizons, a large nursery chain with 247 nurseries, for serious weaknesses in child safeguarding and leadership. Following concerns from a serious safeguarding incident, Bright Horizons must improve its policies and management by August 1 or face potential penalties.Key Facts
- Bright Horizons runs 247 nurseries in England.
- Ofsted found significant problems in safeguarding leadership, governance, and practices during checks from October 2025 to June.
- A serious safeguarding incident last September prompted the investigation.
- Ofsted carried out 172 inspections, finding breaches in 75 nurseries.
- One nursery in north-west London, linked to a staff member who committed 56 sexual offences, closed in May 2025.
- Parents of children at the affected nursery are seeking a judicial review.
- Bright Horizons must improve safeguarding policies and staff procedures by August 1, 2026.
- If Bright Horizons fails to improve, Ofsted may cancel or restrict its nursery registrations.
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