Busy Bees Day Nursery at Wakefield

Summary of outcome

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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Summary of outcome

On 1 May and 13 May 2026, the provider notified us about matters relating to safeguarding and welfare. 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 concerns about children's safety and welfare.

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Summary of outcome

On 12 June 2026, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements and had taken action to put this right. All staff have received training regarding safeguarding and safe handling of children.

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Summary of outcome

The provider will be able to give parents further information about this. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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On 12 June 2026, the provider notified us about matters relating to safeguarding policies and procedures. 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 serious accidents and injury to a child.

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Summary of outcome

On 21 July 2026, we carried out a regulatory telephone call. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements and had taken action to put this right. Risk assessments have been reviewed and updated. All staff have received training about how to safely use nappy changing tables that have built in steps. Management carry out regular checks to make sure staff are deployed appropriately and that they know how to use equipment correctly. This all helps to make sure that children are safe in the setting.

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Summary of outcome

The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.

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Summary of outcome

On 30 June, 13 July, 17 July, 24 July and 14 August 2026, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to the areas of learning and development; suitable people; supervision of staff; staff: child ratios; health; supporting and understanding children's behaviour; and the safety and suitability of premises, environment and equipment. On 4 September 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 action below within the timescales set out. In addition we raised a notice to improve. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.

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Summary of outcome

n ensure the deployment of staff meets children's needs, particularly at busier times of the day, such as after mealtimes

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Summary of outcome

n ensure staff plan challenging and enjoyable experiences for all children, particularly in the outdoor environment, that supports all areas of learning and development.

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Summary of outcome

We will monitor the provider's response to ensure the actions are successfully completed.

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Summary of outcome

On 23 September 2026, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider had held full staff meetings to review and developed new routines of the day. Leaders continue to monitor key times of the day. New resources have been purchased and utilised in the garden areas. Staff have developed garden plans to ensure the outdoor environment continues to support children's learning. We are satisfied the provider has met the safeguarding and welfare action, and the learning and development action raised. 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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