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‘There was a chance to stop him’: Parents react with fury to paedophile nursery worker revelations

‘There was a chance to stop him’: Parents react with fury to paedophile nursery worker revelations

Summary

Parents reacted strongly after Vincent Chan, a nursery worker accused of abusing children, was allowed to return to work despite earlier concerns raised by a parent. The families demand a full, independent investigation into how the 2021 complaint was handled and want answers sooner than the delayed review scheduled for 2027.

Key Facts

  • Vincent Chan was reported in 2021 by a parent to Bright Horizons, the nursery chain employing him.
  • Despite concerns, Camden council allowed Chan to return to work at the nursery.
  • In 2022, Chan recorded himself abusing three-year-old girls under his care.
  • Over 50 families, represented by law firm Leigh Day, want an independent investigation into who knew what and when.
  • A safeguarding review led by Camden council has been postponed until 2027.
  • Parents criticized the delay, saying they need answers and accountability immediately.
  • Camden council is being urged to consider prosecuting Bright Horizons under health and safety laws.
  • Local MPs, including Sagal Abdi-Wali and Tulip Siddiq, have spoken out on behalf of the affected families.
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