Three-year-old Lydia Bishop was not breathing when Ms Redhead found her at York College’s Nursery outdoor play area in September 2012, Leeds Crown Court heard yesterday.
Lydia (pictured) died on her first full day at the nursery after getting her neck caught in a rope on a slide and was undiscovered for 20 minutes, the court heard.
The case against Ms Redhead was that she saw the child walk towards the slide, but took no action.
The nursery worker also denies failing to take 'reasonable care' of the girl under health and safety legislation.
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