Nursery World - Opinion: In my view - Look at the good practice

Many childcarers will have watched the BBC's 'Whistleblower' expose with a sigh of resignation that their abilities, dedication and commitment are being questioned again. The programme unfolded with dramatic music and built up to a crescendo preying on parental guilt.

No one should excuse the negligence of the nursery manager for failing to check their potential employees, or their blatant lack of regard for ratios. Staff should be fully aware of safety and potential hazards at all times, and ensure they treat children with respect and care.

However, the programme insinuated that this shoddy practice was commonplace. How many nurseries did this reporter infiltrate before obtaining enough evidence for her damning condemnation? Three years ago there was another similar programme - an expose of awful practice and a brief glossing-over of unnamed nurseries that displayed sound practice.

Something should be done to redress the balance. None of our parents commented on 'Whistleblower', which I believe illustrates that they are secure in the knowledge that their children receive the highest possible level of care and education at our setting.

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