In reply to the letter regarding a parent who did not wish a male nursery worker to change her child (23 June), this seems a simple matter of equality of opportunity in employment. If the setting were to treat this worker any differently to his colleagues because of his sex, they would be breaking employment law. If the setting has an equal opportunities policy, it should include staff as well as children. There should be a contract with parents which they sign to indicate their acceptance of such policies. This would make the position clear for all .
In reply to the letter regarding a parent who did not wish a male nursery worker to change her child (23 June), this seems a simple matter of equality of opportunity in employment. If the setting were to treat this worker any differently to his colleagues because of his sex, they would be breaking employment law. If the setting has an equal opportunities policy, it should include staff as well as children.
There should be a contract with parents which they sign to indicate their acceptance of such policies. This would make the position clear for all .
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Editor's note: Look out for the related feature in Nursery World on 21 July and will even be willing to help with my own childcare needs on occasion!
