In response to the tragic death of 14-month-old Noah Sibanda at Fairytales Day Nursery in Dudley, Labour MP Sonia Kumar is advocating for enhanced safety measures in nurseries across England. Kumar highlighted the need for mandatory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and the implementation of standardized 'safer sleep' guidelines, which the Department for Education plans to introduce by September 2026. Reports indicate that there were nearly 20,000 serious childcare incidents in nurseries over the past five years, marking a 40% increase from the previous period. Kumar emphasized that despite existing safety checks, management practices must improve to prevent such tragedies. Additionally, the installation of CCTV in nurseries has been a focal point of advocacy, particularly following the deaths of children like Genevieve Meehan, who suffocated in a nursery setting. Although only about one-third of nurseries currently use CCTV, its proponents argue that it could enhance accountability and safety. The Lullaby Trust has called for consistent training and clear guidelines to ensure that nursery staff are well-equipped to identify and challenge unsafe practices, reinforcing the need for a robust safeguarding framework in early years settings.