Early years · Early years compliance action
Bunnybrookes Day NurseryOfsted inspection, 9 Oct 2026
Ofsted inspected Bunnybrookes Day Nursery on 9 Oct 2026. Ofsted published the report on 9 Oct 2026. Source: Ofsted (Open Government Licence v3).
Summary
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- Inspection datesingle source
9 Oct 2026
- URN verified
EY491944
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What this report says
In plain English
mixedThe nursery was found not meeting a requirement on safer eating, which it has since put right.
Following a notification about concerns over safer eating, inspectors visited the nursery on 5 October 2026 and found it was not meeting some legal requirements. They issued an action requiring all foods to be prepared in a way that prevents choking. On 20 October 2026, inspectors found the nursery had improved its knowledge and strengthened its mealtime practices, and they were satisfied the action had been met.
Going well
- The provider responded to the action set and improved its safer eating knowledge.
- Mealtime practices were strengthened so food is prepared and served in line with current guidelines.
- Inspectors were satisfied that the safeguarding and welfare actions had been met.
To improve
- Ensure all foods are prepared in a way that prevents choking.
What parents should know
- Inspectors found the nursery was not meeting some requirements at the visit, so ask how food is now prepared and served.
- The provider was required to take action on choking risks, and inspectors were satisfied this has been done.
- The nursery remains registered with Ofsted, and parents can ask the provider for further information about the action.
What other providers can learn
- Check that all foods are prepared in ways that reduce choking risk, in line with current guidance.
- Responding quickly to a regulatory action and strengthening mealtime practices can resolve safeguarding and welfare concerns.
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Next steps
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- We aim to ensure that the welfare of children and young people is protected in the services we regulate. p.2
- The Childcare Act 2006 and accompanying regulations set out our responsibilities to regulate childminders and childcare providers. p.2
- This includes the enforcement powers we have in relation to those registered providers who do not comply with the requirements for registration. p.2
- 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. p.2
- 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 . p.2
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- Pages
- 2
- Words of findings
- 333
- about usual (typical 317)
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- Hard
- Flesch 40, typical 35
- Average sentence
- 17 words
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- 5%
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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 14 September 2026, the provider notified us about matters relating to concerns about safer eating. 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 a significant event.
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Summary of outcome
On 5 October 2026, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements. We have issued an action for the provider to take. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.
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Summary of outcome
• ensure all foods are prepared in a way to prevent choking.
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Summary of outcome
On 20 October 2026, the provider responded to the action set. We found that the provider had improved their knowledge and understanding of safer eating procedures. They have strengthened their mealtime practices to ensure all food is prepared and served in accordance with current guidelines. This has helped to minimise the risk of choking to children and protect them from harm. We are satisfied the provider has met the safeguarding and welfare actions 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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