Liz Bayram, chief executive of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY), said that tens of thousands of nannies and childminders, as well as PACEY, were ‘appalled that such sensationalist case studies have been used to claim the whole profession is disregarding regulation and common sense.’
The story suggested that carers ‘may not have the same concerns about the child’s future health and wellbeing as a parent’ and could be ‘leaving a legacy’ with ‘lasting consequences’ for the health and psychological well-being of children in their care.
‘It’s a sad day when national media like the Daily Mail resort to insinuating that all childminders and nannies continually feed children junk food. This story in no way represents the childcare professionals that PACEY support, who meticulously plan their menus each day to ensure children’s nutritional needs are met,’ Ms Bayram said.
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