Bright Horizons Nursery closure extended to November

Summarised from BBC Cumbria's report · Updated 15 Oct, 19:58 · Archive

Bright Horizons Nursery in Barrow-in-Furness has had its Ofsted suspension extended by six weeks until 24 November.

Bright Horizons Nursery, based at Furness General Hospital in Barrow-in-Furness, was closed on 22 July by Ofsted due to safeguarding concerns. Ofsted's notice stated there was a reasonable belief that children may be at risk of harm. The suspension has now been extended for another six weeks, with Ofsted confirming it will continue until 24 November.

The nursery said it understands the impact the continued closure is having on families and apologised for the disruption. A spokesperson stated they are unable to provide a definitive reopening date at this stage, as any reopening remains dependent on completing the required process. The nursery said children's safety is always its top priority and it is focused on completing the required actions and welfare requirements by the end of the month.

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• Nursery closure extended six weeks by OfstedBright Horizons Nursery, based in Barrow-in-Furness, has its closure extended by six weeks.BBC Cumbria · 15 Oct, 13:35

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