THE QUESTIONS RAISED
Not only was I appalled by the practice seen in all the settings on the 'Whistleblower' programme, I couldn't believe that a member of the BBC would knowingly place children at risk by working in a nursery when she held no relevant qualifications, experience or real passion for childcare. While I understand the motives behind the nature of the programme, was the potential risk to the children really worth it?
Did parents not see the conditions of the rooms on a daily basis? Surely they were concerned about the practice and care before the undercover investigations?
I truly feel that in every profession, you will get individuals who do not fully believe in the value of their role, hence the need for one professional to literally blow the whistle!
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