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Council & Politics · HackneyHackney Council demands childcare review as nursery closes and fees rise
Hackney Council is urging the government to end the childcare postcode lottery after a private nursery closed and fee increases sparked backlash. Residents have until 11 October to submit evidence, while campaigners say the problems are already clear. The council’s 2024 attempt to close two children’s centres was blocked in court.
Hackney5 min readTrust 74 · Craft 83 · Hype 20
Local News · BrentOfsted orders urgent safeguarding changes at Wembley nursery caring for 76 children
Ofsted inspectors found Canopy Children’s Nursery in Wembley Park failed to meet safeguarding standards for 76 children aged zero to four. The nursery closed for a week in July to implement a plan including enhanced training and supervision, which Ofsted has since verified.
Brent5 min readTrust 74 · Craft 73 · Hype 21