early years education

Cruel nursery worker removed for “physical and verbal abuse” of toddlers

Cruel nursery worker removed for “physical and verbal abuse” of toddlers

“The children in question should be able to access their nursery without feelings of fear and distress.” A worker from a nursery near Glasgow has been struck off for cruel behaviour, including physical and verbal abuse, towards the toddlers in his care. Josh Doherty, of Little Flowers Nursery in Renfrew, instilled fear and anxiety in […]

5 years ago

The Parent Trap: What’s being done about the Irish childcare crisis?

The Parent Trap: What’s being done about the Irish childcare crisis?

“Young children and their families deserve better” Like the children in our crèches and pre-schools, we all learned some valuable lessons this year. One of them was just how essential great childcare is; a truth that came sharply into focus when we simply didn’t have any. So how is a service that, at some point, […]

5 years ago