Whistleblower: Full responses

12 March 2008

The nurseries and organisations included in the Whistleblower expose on bad practice in the early years sector have been quick to respond to the programme's accusations. We have printed their statements in full.

BUTTONS DAY NURSERY RESPONSE

Dear Parents and Friends

We would like to thank so many of you who have shown support through this difficult time over the past few days. It is very much appreciated by all of us here. The 'Whistleblower' programme raised a number of serious issues which we address below but most importantly, we wish to reassure you that the safety and happiness of your children has always been of utmost importance to us. We will gladly discuss any concerns that you have.

We are still unsure why the BBC targeted the Buttons Hanwell nursery in this way. Our systems and procedures are well above national standards and as we have already indicated, we were approached in January 2008 by the BBC to be included on its own list of specialist nursery providers for BBC staff.

Allegation 1: The reporter (Ms. Willcocks) claimed that there here were no checks made to ensure her suitability; that her referee was 'not contacted'; and that no CRB check was obtained despite her being left in charge of children unsupervised.

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