Busy Bees Day Nursery at Mill Hill

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All early years providers must meet the legal requirements in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage, which you can find at www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-foundation-stage-framework--2 . If we find that a provider is not meeting the requirements, we can take action to ensure they put matters right.

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On 23 April 2026, the provider notified us about matters relating to whistleblowing. The notification means that the provider met their legal responsibility as set out in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage to notify Ofsted of any significant event which is likely to affect the suitability of any person who is in regular contact with children on the premises.

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On 18 June 2026, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements. We have served a welfare requirements notice. This is a legal notice that requires the provider to take the actions below within the timescales set out. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.

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n ensure that all staff have a robust knowledge of safeguarding policy and procedures including asking families about pre-existing injuries on arrival to nursery

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n the provider must ensure staff receive targeted support and training to enhance their teaching skills

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n ensure all rooms are within ratios and support effective deployment of staff to ensure the safety of children

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n ensure that fresh drinking water is available at all times and that there are sufficient cups for the number of children present

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n ensure that no child leaves the table at mealtime with food in their mouth, to prevent any choking incident

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n ensure staff know and fully understand procedures to follow to handle babies safely

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n leaders to ensure that good hygiene is in place to support children's good health n the providers must ensure there are effective procedures in place for hygienic sleeping arrangements to prevent the spread of infections

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n ensure daily risk assessments are in place to identify hazards and potential harm to children

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n leaders must ensure that effective record keeping is in place relating to any concerns received, along with any outcome.

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On 10 July 2026, we found the provider had met some of the safeguarding and welfare actions but not others. We have served another welfare requirements notice. This is a legal notice that requires the provider to take the actions below within the timescales set out. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.

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n ensure that all leaders and staff have a robust knowledge of safeguarding policy and procedures including carrying out a robust understanding of procedures to follow when children arrive with pre-existing injuries to nursery

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n leaders must ensure they have effective knowledge to understand the procedures to follow if an allegation is made against a member of staff

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n ensure there is effective deployment of staff to ensure the children's safety, in particular during mealtimes

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n ensure that staff support children's individual needs to support their good health and well-being

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n ensure that no child leaves the table at mealtime with food in their mouth, to help prevent any choking incidents

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n leaders and staff must ensure there are effective procedures in place for hygienic sleeping arrangements

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n ensure that daily risk assessments are in place and overseen by leaders to identify hazards and potential harm to children including the garden. We will monitor the provider's response to ensure the actions are successfully completed. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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Publication of compliance action

We aim to ensure that the welfare of children and young people is protected in the services we regulate. The Childcare Act 2006 and accompanying regulations set out our responsibilities to regulate childminders and childcare providers. This includes the enforcement powers we have in relation to those registered providers who do not comply with the requirements for registration.

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Publication of compliance action

We publish details of any actions we take, or the childminder or childcare provider takes to bring about compliance with requirements on our website for a period of five years.

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Publication of compliance action

For further information please read the Early years compliance handbook which can be found here at www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-provider-non-compliance- action-by-ofsted .

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