'Our boy was abused at nursery - tougher checks are needed'
Summary
A baby was physically abused at Tiny Toes nursery in Stockport shortly before another child died there in 2022. The parents want stronger safety checks in nurseries, including mandatory CCTV and better staff training, to prevent such abuse from happening again.Key Facts
- Nine-month-old Genevieve Meehan died in 2022 after being improperly restrained at Tiny Toes nursery.
- Another baby was abused at the same nursery weeks before Genevieve’s death.
- The abusive staff member, Rebecca Gregory, was jailed for ill-treating four children.
- Genevieve’s death led to the conviction of nursery worker Kate Roughly for manslaughter in 2024.
- Parents are campaigning for mandatory CCTV in nurseries and regular spot checks.
- The Department for Education is reviewing safeguarding rules, updating guidance on safe sleep, and increasing inspections.
- Campaigners want better pay and staffing levels to improve child care safety.
- The Department for Education plans new training standards and stronger recruitment checks for nursery workers.
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