"Previously, Bright Horizons said it was "shocked and appalled" by "this individual's horrific crimes" and commissioned an independent review of its procedures."
"On Monday, Education Minister Olivia Bailey told the Commons that the government is "considering the mandatory use of CCTV in early years settings" as part of the review."
"Bailey replied: "I thank (Siddiq) for her advocacy for her constituents in what has been an absolutely appalling case, and my thoughts remain with all of the children and families who have been affected. "The safety of our children comes first, so we are considering the mandatory use of CCTV in early years settings through our review, which we are getting under way rapidly.""
Vincent Chan, 45, passed vetting checks and worked for nearly seven years at the Bright Horizons nursery in West Hampstead before admitting multiple sexual offences against children. Chan pleaded guilty to five counts of sexual assault of a child by penetration, four counts of sexual assault of a child by touching, 11 counts of taking indecent photographs or pseudo-photographs of a child, and six counts of making indecent photographs or pseudo-photographs of a child. Bright Horizons commissioned an independent review of procedures. A local child safeguarding practice review was commissioned in December and the government is considering mandatory CCTV in early years settings while also warning about potential misuse of footage and appointing an advisory group to develop guidance.
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