The NDNA has been concerned at the serious allegations against aPlymouth nursery worker. While it is important not to speculate and toallow a full investigation to take place, there may already berepercussions from the media reports in terms of parental anxiety andnurseries worried if this will mean they need to change their approachto practice.
We have been helping members to check and review their safeguardingpolicies, and reminding nurseries to ensure that staff are fully awareof this and the procedures to follow. It is right that nurseries arereassuring parents and sharing more about their own approach tosafeguarding. Providing a high-quality environment for children requiresa real position of trust with their parents. Settings must ensure thatparents understand that they can speak to their nursery about anyconcerns so these can be quickly addressed.
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