The Latest Breaking News from Busy Bees

'Should never happen': investigation at daycare after child escaped alone

The child was found and safely returned home by a member of the public.

Newcastle Herald · May 18

UK government’s free childcare scheme in disarray, charities say

Thousands of concerned parents reportedly struggling to sign up for flagship offering that starts in April

The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2024

Childcare sector in England must not become ‘playground for private equity’, experts say

Exclusive: Increasing involvement of investment funds could leave nursery places at risk

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2023

Plan for 30 hours free childcare for under fives goes 'down like a lead balloon'

"It's just another year we will struggle"

Manchester Evening News · Mar 15, 2023

How are parents keeping up with high household bills?

Almost half of parents have made personal sacrifices to reduce energy costs, according to a survey. By Vicky Shaw.

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2023

The top 40 retro toys lying forgotten in North East homes - according to survey

From Rubik’s Cubes, to Game Boys, to Etch A Sketch - a new survey reckons millions of retro toys are lying stashed in the lofts and cupboards of North East homes

Chronicle Live · Feb 5, 2023

Parents would rather not paint or play in mud with kids - due to the clean-up required

Children's favourite activities include drawing, colouring, or playing in sand or mud - but parents would rather read to them or play with building blocks

Wales Online · Sep 27, 2022

Parents would rather not paint or play in mud with kids - due to clean-up required

Children's favourite activities include drawing, colouring, or playing in sand or mud - but parents would rather read to them or play with building blocks

Daily Mirror · Sep 26, 2022

Busy Bees nursery in Emersons Green turns around 'inadequate' rating in six months

Staff have worked "tirelessly" to improve the provision

Bristol Post · Jun 27, 2022

30 things every child should do before they start school

A survey has listed fun things all children should experience in their formative years

Liverpool Echo · May 2, 2022