The Vanessa George case has provided us with many lessons. Imagine how different it could have been if the manager heard the allegations first and did some initial fact-finding. Ms George could have been alerted and may have tried to destroy evidence. This in turn could have resulted in there not being enough evidence for police to carry out a prosecution.
Often a manager’s first thought is ‘the allegation is ridiculous and cannot be true’. Regardless, the right procedure must be followed to protect children, your staff and your nursery. Failure to do so will lead Ofsted to question your own suitability and your ongoing ability to have a childcare business.
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