Can CCTV really stop children being abused in nurseries?
Summary
Two babies died in nurseries in England due to neglect, even though CCTV cameras were present. Now, English ministers are considering making CCTV mandatory in all nurseries to improve child safety, and lawmakers are reviewing how well early years settings protect children.Key Facts
- Genevieve, a nine-month-old, died in a Stockport nursery after being strapped face down to a beanbag and left unsupervised for over 90 minutes.
- A worker was jailed for 14 years for manslaughter in Genevieve’s death.
- Noah, a 14-month-old, died in a Dudley nursery after being wrapped tightly and left alone, found unresponsive two hours later.
- The nursery worker in Noah’s case was sentenced to more than three years for gross negligence manslaughter.
- Cases of abuse in nurseries, including sexual offenses and physical abuse, have recently led to jail sentences of up to 30 years.
- England’s ministers are considering making CCTV mandatory in nurseries, while Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland leave this decision to individual providers.
- Some parents and charities want CCTV footage to be reviewed regularly by Ofsted inspectors to improve safety.
- A recent survey showed only about one-third of nurseries in England currently use CCTV.
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