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Abuse investigation closes nursery

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A Dorset nursery has been closed and its registration suspended by Ofsted following an allegation of sexual assault against a child.

Starlight Childcare Centre in Winfrith was closed on 3 February after a member of nursery staff was arrested. The management team of the 25-place nursery are co-operating with police. Starlight Childcare had only been open four months and not yet received a full Ofsted inspection. Dorset police confirmed that the person arrested has been released on bail while their investigation continues.