Jun 29, 2026 · 13 min · 10 segments
Would mandatory CCTV make children safer in your setting, or could it distract from the real safeguarding priorities? With CCTV in early years settings now being discussed at a national level, many…
And over the last few years, several high profile safeguarding incidents in earlier settings have shocked families, providers and the wider public.
And some of those cases, CCTV footage played a crucial role in establishing what happened.
And in some cases, footage actually helped secure convictions, which is a no-brainer, right? But as a result, grieving families, campaign groups and some politicians had called for CCTV to become mandatory.
And what was once a discussion amongst providers now is being discussed at a national level.
And this is why this really matters, because the decision being made over the next... could affect every setting in the country.
And over the last few years, several high profile safeguarding incidents in earlier settings have shocked families, providers and the wider public.
And some of those cases, CCTV footage played a crucial role in establishing what happened.
And in some cases, footage actually helped secure convictions, which is a no-brainer, right? But as a result, grieving families, campaign groups and some politicians had called for CCTV to become mandatory.
And what was once a discussion amongst providers now is being discussed at a national level.
And this is why this really matters, because the decision being made over the next... could affect every setting in the country.
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