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Why we are all responsible

Jennifer Bernard, consulting director for care, health and community, City & Guilds The BBC's 'Nurseries Undercover' documentary undoubtedly sent shockwaves among the general public and certainly did childcare staff and providers no favours. Parents don't know if the reality is a handful of worrying nurseries or if what they saw was just the tip of a disintegrating iceberg.

The BBC's 'Nurseries Undercover' documentary undoubtedly sent shockwaves among the general public and certainly did childcare staff and providers no favours. Parents don't know if the reality is a handful of worrying nurseries or if what they saw was just the tip of a disintegrating iceberg.

We all want to be able to reassure parents that their daycare is safe and allows their children to flourish. We all know that when we feel most confident and competent, we do our best work. That's why those working directly with children need to be professional and take personal responsibility for making the most of the development opportunities that support their learning needs.

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