The devastating case of 14-month-old Noah Sibanda was raised during Prime Minister’s Questions, calling for urgent action to prevent similar tragedies and seeking support for Noah’s mother, Masi Sibanda.
In the House of Commons, MP Sonia Kumar described the circumstances surrounding Noah’s death in 2022, when he was fatally injured while in the care of staff at Fairytales Day Nursery in Dudley.
She paid tribute to his mother’s courage and asked the Prime Minister to meet with Masi to discuss what further steps can be taken to strengthen safeguards and accountability in early years settings.
Responding, the Prime Minister described the case as “utterly tragic” and said it was “impossible to fathom how the family must feel.”
He confirmed he would ensure that the requested meetings are arranged.
The intervention follows the recent sentencing of those responsible in the case, bringing a measure of justice but leaving profound questions about oversight, safety standards, and the protection of children in nursery settings.
Sonia Kumar MP said: “No parent should ever have to endure the loss of a child in circumstances as horrific as these.
“Masi’s strength in the face of unimaginable grief is extraordinary, and she deserves not only justice, but answers and meaningful change.
“I raised Noah’s case in Parliament to ensure his story is heard at the highest level and to press for action so that no other family has to go through this pain.
“I welcome the Prime Minister’s commitment to meet Masi, and I will continue working with her, ministers and relevant authorities to strengthen safeguards in early years care.”
Ms Kumar has been in contact with the family and is supporting efforts to ensure lessons are learned from the case, including examining regulation, staff training, and accountability across the childcare sector.
She added that while the sentencing marks an important step, it must also be a "catalyst for change" to protect children and provide reassurance to parents across Dudley and the wider country.
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