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Concerns about nursery worker

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curlyblonde · 03/07/2021 11:12

DS age 3 is at a nursery which we're generally very happy with but I have concerns with two conversations that I've heard one of the workers having with other parents at pick-up and I'm not sure whether to raise anything with the management or not. The first time I overheard her say to another parent "X was crying all day so I told him that if he didn't stop crying, you would come to pick him up even later". The second time I heard her say to a parent "Y wouldn't join in and sit with the other children so I told her you would be very cross". On one hand, it's none of my business, she didn't say it to me about my child and the other parents didn't seem concerned (although the first parent doesn't speak good English so I'm not sure she actually understood). On the other hand, the things she's said are not true and I can't believe it's good practice. Furthermore, if these are things she thinks it's OK to tell parents, what else is she saying and not repeating to us at pick-up? Not sure if I'm over-reacting or not.

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FoxtrotSkarloey · 03/07/2021 22:05

I wouldn't be happy with this. I don't think it's a good or appropriate way to encourage good behaviour (to say the least!).

Tumbleweed101 · 05/07/2021 17:21

Tell management. I wouldn't be happy if my team were saying this to children or their parents.

AngelDelightUk · 05/07/2021 17:42

Definitely mention it, the first one especially is totally unacceptable

Celandines · 05/07/2021 17:45

I wouldn't want someone looking after my child who said the first comment. It's cruel and shows no empathy.

Amdone123 · 05/07/2021 17:45

Definitely report to management. What horrible things to say to children who are upset.

Pinkpepper79 · 08/07/2021 08:03

That is bad practice.

curlyblonde · 08/07/2021 13:36

Thanks for all the comments. I've had a conversation with the manager who is going to look into it

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Amdone123 · 08/07/2021 13:53

@curlyblonde, that's good. I know it's not easy having those types of conversations, but best to raise it instead of ignore. Safeguarding children is so important so well done for doing your bit.

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