Call for improved staff training in wake of creche revelations

Childcare organisations are calling on the Government to fund improved training of childcare staff as they try to dampen down a “crisis of confidence” created by revelations about substandard practice at three Dublin creches.

There has been significant political reaction to reports that RTÉ has video evidence showing toddlers spending prolonged periods in high chairs, and children being yelled at and handled roughly during sleep and rest times.

The Prime Time footage, due to be broadcast on Monday, is also believed to show children’s daily report cards being fabricated by staff, and allergy lists being ignored.