Nursery worker charged with sexually assaulting a child

"Detective Chief Inspector James Howarth said: We recognise that this news will be deeply distressing for many people in the community. Please be assured that this investigation is being handled with the utmost seriousness and sensitivity. We are working closely with the nursery involved and will be contacting parents and guardians directly as part of our enquiries. Meanwhile, Ofsted has confirmed to The Independent that it has suspended its registration of the nursery, with some parents having to find alternative arrangements."

"A spokesperson said: We do understand that this must be worrying and upsetting for our families, and our designated safeguarding leads are available to meet with parents wherever and whenever this will help. People who know us know that the safety and welfare of the children in our care has always been our highest priority. and we are also absolutely committed to ensuring that our parents also receive our fullest possible su"

Zara Lancashire, a 20-year-old worker at Flower Pots Day Nursery in Kings Langley, has appeared in court charged with sexually assaulting a child and multiple counts related to indecent images and publishing an obscene article via a chat application. She was arrested on Monday and appeared before Hatfield Magistrates' Court on Wednesday as part of an ongoing Hertfordshire Police investigation into child sexual offences. Police stated the investigation is being handled with seriousness and sensitivity and that parents and guardians will be contacted directly. Ofsted has suspended the nursery's registration, and the nursery group is cooperating with police and offering safeguarding support to families.

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