To report what this colleague did?

There's no need for any concern. She's just looking for a bit of a handhold as its a big thing to do, especially when you're just starting out as an apprentice.

Oh absolutely. But the first port of call is often to speak to a manager. So yes I'd do that and then if she does brush it off, definitely take it further. I do understand how difficult that would be though.

Definitely report it

Op, report this as far as you can. I know it's difficult in a new job. It sounds like you are going to be a fantastic nursery nurse, your instincts are spot on and you are asking for advice in a safe way, and I'm sure you will do more research than asking mn.

Honestly, nursery staff are sought after and you sound great, I'd see this through then try and find a different setting that isn't a completely toxic workplace. Good luck x

Yes, you definitely need to report this.

Report her and your colleagues

My heart :( I have a child a similar age. Literally a baby. I worry about nurseries but we have little choice as working parents.

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Absolutely report this. It may not make you popular with your colleagues, but it needs to be addressed. The safety of the children in your care at the nursery needs to come first. Stand your ground and advocate for them - you clearly care and they're too young to do it for themselves. Poor little thing - that's just awful :-(

Also think it’s fine to need a hand hold to do this, especially when it’s an apprenticeship and you’re in your first job

Well done for asking, you’ve certainly done the right thing checking here. Personally I’d log it with the safeguarding lead first thing tomorrow.

It's clear that the worker was completely out of order. OTOH I believe this attitude is much more common than posters like to believe.
All childcare settings should have accessible live cctv for parents.

Absolutely you need to report this - I’m also concerned that you’re in the job that you’re doing and you’ve had to come into an online forum to get clarification.

This is definitely a safeguarding issue.

She is probably the queen bee. It is difficult to speak out when you are new.
Sounds like a toxic place.
I'd discuss the situations with your manager, although sadly, this is the type of attitude that you find in care work. The others staff members following the toxicity.

I worked in childcare for 15 years. Unfortunately these types of behaviour are more common than you think. Yes you should report it but this could impact negatively on you depending on how your manager handles it. If the worker finds out you reported them they may make your experience more difficult. The manager may react appropriately and deal with it or may dismiss it/make an excuse. And you could be seen as difficult for reporting it.

its the right thing to do but it could impact negatively on you.

Bloody hell some of you here. FFS. The pack mentality here sometimes. Have a look at yourselves 😡

Please report OP. That's horrible behaviour 😔

This is heartbreaking that tiny children are being treated this way by the people paid to look after them…please do report it Op it isn’t ok in the slightest.

I've worked in childcare for 30 years and witnessed similar. It must be so hard for you being young and inexperienced. Ignore the nasty comments on here and know that you are absolutely doing the right thing when you report this....I say when not if because you know you must. Do you fully trust the manager? If other staff laughed and found this horrific incident funny I find it quite likely the manager may turn a blind eye to toxic culture. If there is any doubt in your mind about this you can contact Ofsted immediately (whistleblowing) and LADO just Google it for your area. I would personally not return to that setting unless you are sure the majority of other staff are professional. It is not the environment you want to learn from. Please dont ignore this. You will find an apprenticeship elsewhere (ask your tutor for support) and those poor children need protecting.

Maybe do some secret recording so no one can deny it

Please do the correct thing and report this.
That the other staff found this funny suggests a very poor culture and cause for concern
Well done for feeling as you do and recognising a wrong
it’s a very brave thing to raise this but you are doing the right thing thank you.

Absolutely, my DD had what's called a pulled elbow, a very common thing which involves pushing bones back in ( I think), caused by holding onto a spinning pole at soft play. Doc said can easily happen before 5 and you should never pick them up by the arms

Report it and also contact your college tutor at the same time. You might need support with this. I am guessing you are relatively young( but I know not all (apprentices are) you are right to ask what would that member of staff do when no one is looking! It shows by ppl laughing that their is a toxic culture there, this is how really bad things can happen if ppl just go along with what they know is wrong.
Don't be part of that ever, it won't end well for anyone. I think you know the right thing to do but needed reassurance. You can contact your tutor at anytime with any concerns. That's what they are there for.💛

If the manager tells her to brush it off she should still report it though

Your nursery should have a safeguarding and whistleblowing policy

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She's probably very young and hasn't been trained yet, but she is trying to find out what to do, be nicer to her