Nurseries are disgusted as TV Shows states that nurseries are unsafe

According to a report broadcasted on Good Morning Britain, it states that nurseries are an unsafe place for children. An undercover investigation of a nursery was conducted, and the findings were published publicly.

Here is the video to watch Are Nurseries Safe 

The undercover investigation found that children’s safety was comprised, checks on staff were not completed and an incident involving a rope around a child’s neck was witnessed. All of what was witnessed lead to failures in safeguarding children and keeping them safe.

For many early years settings watching this being broadcasted are disgusted and outraged at the fact that nurseries are being stigmatised as being unsafe for children. This investigation has portrayed all nurseries in being unsafe when in fact it fails to show parents and other professionals the high standards of care that is provided within settings.

” The minute children are in our care is the minute we ensure they are kept safe, this means all safeguarding procedures are followed, health safety is of upmost priority. Providing high-quality care and education is what we strive to offer. It is unfair for nurseries to be broadcasted as being unsafe when there are a high proportion of nurseries out there providing  outstanding care for children and it’s a shame that now for the sake of a tiny percentage who ain’t all nurseries are getting put into that category” Nursery Manager from a Nursery in the Midlands

Ofsted inspections are conducted every four years or sooner if an incident has arisen, it is nursery managers responsibility to ensure appropriate policies and procedures are followed at all times. Ofsted relies on nurseries notifying them if any  incidents have occurred or if they have concerns as Ofsted cannot be on site all the time

According to Ofsted, there has been an increase of Good and Outstanding nurseries and these settings should be recognised for this.

What are your views on how this investigation has portrayed nurseries?