York College, which closed the 112-place nursery for good in October 2012 after the three-year-old died as a result of becomng entangled in a rope on a slide in the nursery's outdoor area, denies failing to ensure people not in its employment are not exposed to a risk to their health safety.
A prepared statement by York College’s principal, Dr Alison Birkinshaw, the college’s representative, which she gave to police and the Health and Safety Executive before being questioned on 5 October 2012, has been read to the jury at Leeds Crown Court.
It began, ‘On behalf of the college, I would like to express our deep sorrow to the parents for this tragic accident. Our thoughts are with Lydia’s family.’ It also said that the college’s thoughts were with all the parents, staff and children of the nursery.
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